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Alternative Names: HBP; Blood pressure - high Home Care: Have your blood pressure checked at regular intervals (as recommended by your health care provider) to monitor its condition and response to treatment. Text Continues Below A proper diet, weight loss, exercise, and salt and alcohol reduction are often recommended for patients with hypertension or pre-hypertension. The goal of treatment is to reduce your blood pressure, which will lower the risk of complications. The goal is blood pressure at least below 140/90 and below 130/80 if you have diabetes or kidney disease. If your blood pressure reading is consistently above 140/90 mmHg, your doctor may prescribe medication. If you have any other risk factors for heart disease, especially diabetes, your doctor will consider starting medications sooner rather than later. Call your health care provider if: If you have high blood pressure, you will have regularly scheduled appointments with your doctor. In between appointments, if you have unexplained and persistent high blood pressure -- this assumes home blood pressure monitoring -- or any of the following symptoms call your health care provider right away: Severe headache Excessive tiredness Confusion Visual changes Nausea and vomiting Chest pain Shortness of breath Significant sweating Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>