Hypertension Treatment in Brigham City and Ogden, Utah
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs when the force of blood against your artery walls is consistently too high (generally 130/80 mmHg or higher under current guidelines). A reading is expressed as systolic pressure (the top number — the pressure when your heart beats) over diastolic pressure (the bottom number — the pressure when your heart rests between beats). At Westbroek Family Medicine, we help patients in Brigham City and Ogden monitor and manage their blood pressure to protect long-term health.
Why High Blood Pressure Is Dangerous
High blood pressure is common and often produces no noticeable symptoms; which is exactly what makes it dangerous. Left untreated, it significantly raises the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, and other serious complications. Because it's frequently silent, regular checks are the only reliable way to catch it.
Risk Factors of Hypertension
- Family history of high blood pressure
- Older age
- Excess weight and a sedentary lifestyle
- A diet high in salt
- Smoking and excessive alcohol use
- Chronic stress
Treatment at Westbroek Family Medicine
For many patients, lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, improving diet, and exercising regularly can meaningfully lower blood pressure. For others, medication may be prescribed alongside those changes. Our providers create a plan tailored to your numbers and your health, and monitor your progress over time.
How Often Should You Be Checked?
Adults 18 and older should have their blood pressure checked regularly, at least once a year if you're 40 or older or at higher risk, and more often if hypertension runs in your family or you have other risk factors. A quick visit can tell you whether action is needed to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.
Schedule an Appointment
Call our Brigham City office at 435-515-3681 or our Ogden office at 801-515-7997, or request an appointment online. New patients are welcome at both Utah locations.