Hypertension rarely causes symptoms early, yet it leads to heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure.
Classification (JNC 8 / WHO): Normal <120/80; Pre-hypertension 120–139/80–89; Stage 1 140–159/90–99; Stage 2 ≥160/100.
Risk factors: age >40, family history, central obesity, excess salt, alcohol, smoking, chronic stress, poor sleep, diabetes, kidney disease.
Recommended screening: repeated BP, EKG, lipid profile, renal function (urea, creatinine), fasting glucose, urinalysis with microalbumin.
Visit Klinik Beth Rapha for full screening and the Prolanis program for hypertensive patients.