Hypertension Treatment in Brigham City and Ogden, Utah
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs when the force of blood against your artery walls reaches a dangerous level (140/90 mmHg or higher). 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 lower blood pressure dramatically. 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 should have their blood pressure checked at least every two years after age 21, 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.