High Blood Pressure
Blood-pressure optimization and careful medication tuning.
High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms — yet it quietly raises your risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease.
Understanding the numbers
Blood pressure is reported as two numbers, and readings at or above 130/80 mm Hg are generally considered high. Because you usually can't feel it, regular monitoring is the only reliable way to know where you stand.
What raises your risk
- A family history of high blood pressure
- Excess weight and low physical activity
- A high-salt diet, smoking, or heavy alcohol use
- Older age
- Diabetes or chronic kidney disease
How we manage it
Dr. Katari tracks your readings over time and tailors treatment to protect your heart, kidneys, and brain — combining medication when it's needed with sustainable diet and lifestyle changes, then fine-tuning until your numbers are where they should be.
Checking at home, the right way
- Sit quietly for five minutes first, feet flat on the floor
- Rest your arm on a table at heart level
- Avoid caffeine, exercise, and smoking for 30 minutes beforehand
- Take two readings a minute apart, morning and evening
- Bring your log — a pattern tells us more than any single number
Small changes, big results
Lifestyle changes can lower blood pressure as much as some medications. Cutting sodium toward 1,500–2,300 mg a day, following a DASH-style diet rich in fruits and vegetables, getting 150 minutes of activity a week, limiting alcohol, and losing even a modest amount of weight each chip away at your numbers — and the effects add up.
What we offer
- Regular blood-pressure monitoring
- Medication selection & tuning
- Heart & kidney risk reduction
- Lifestyle & diet guidance
When to see a doctor
- Home readings are consistently above 130/80
- You have headaches, dizziness, or vision changes
- A reading above 180/120 — seek emergency care
Common questions
Will I need medication forever?
Not always. Some people lower their pressure through lifestyle changes; others do best with medication. We tailor it to you.
How often should I check at home?
We'll give you a simple routine and show you how to take accurate readings between visits.
Is high blood pressure dangerous if I feel fine?
Yes — that's exactly why it's called the silent condition. Damage can happen without any symptoms at all.
Ready to see a doctor who listens?
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call and our staff will help you find a time.