Hypertension may look like a simple health condition, but this "silent killer" can lead to heart attack, stroke and even kidney failure when it goes unmanaged. At Live Well Medical Care, blood pressure screening and management are part of everyday primary care — here is how we approach it.
Who is at risk of developing hypertension?
Your risk of high blood pressure is higher if you:
- Have a family member with hypertension
- Are an older adult
- Are overweight or obese
- Eat a diet high in salt or saturated fat
- Have high cholesterol or low potassium
- Deal with a lot of stress
- Get little or no physical activity
What are the symptoms?
Hypertension is called the silent killer because it usually shows no symptoms in the early phase. Once blood pressure climbs high, you may experience:
- Severe headache
- Breathing difficulty or chest pain
- Dizziness or nausea
- Blurred vision
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears
If any of these appear, don't wait — get your pressure checked.
How our clinic helps you manage it
Screening. Every visit at our clinic includes a blood pressure check. Regular screening catches rising pressure before it does damage — especially important if hypertension runs in your family.
Personalized treatment. When readings stay high, Dr. Azmir builds a plan around you: medication when needed, a realistic low-sodium diet, weight goals and activity you can actually maintain.
Remote monitoring. We offer remote blood pressure monitoring, so your readings between visits guide treatment adjustments sooner — not months later at your next appointment.
Protecting your kidneys and heart. As a board-certified nephrologist, Dr. Azmir pays special attention to how blood pressure affects your kidneys and cardiovascular system — the two organs hypertension damages most.
Get your blood pressure checked in Brooklyn
Live Well Medical Care offers hypertension screening and management at 123 Church Ave, Brooklyn — with walk-in and same-day appointments available. Call (718) 975-8702 or book online today.