High Blood Pressure Management in Moriarty, NM | NMFM

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, often develops without noticeable symptoms. When it is not adequately controlled, it can increase the risk of serious health complications.

New Mexico Family Medicine offers blood pressure evaluation, treatment, and ongoing monitoring for adults in Moriarty and surrounding East Mountain communities.

Your hypertension care may include:

• Review of your medical and family history 
• Accurate in-office blood pressure measurements 
• Review of home blood pressure readings 
• Medication review and adjustment 
• Laboratory testing 
• Evaluation for related health risks 
• Nutrition and physical-activity counseling 
• Weight-management support 
• Tobacco-cessation counseling 
• Referral to a specialist when needed 

Please bring:

• A list of current medications and supplements 
• Recent home blood pressure readings 
• Your home blood pressure monitor, when requested 
• Information about medication side effects 
• Recent emergency-room or hospital records 
• Questions or concerns about your treatment plan 

Your provider may recommend checking your blood pressure at home. Keeping a written or electronic log can help us determine whether your treatment plan is effective.

Follow your provider’s instructions regarding how frequently to check your blood pressure and when to contact the office.

Call 911 or seek emergency care for severely elevated blood pressure accompanied by symptoms such as:

• Chest pain 
• Severe shortness of breath 
• Sudden weakness or numbness 
• Confusion 
• Difficulty speaking 
• Vision changes 
• Loss of consciousness 
• A sudden, severe headache 

Do not wait for a routine clinic appointment when symptoms may indicate a medical emergency.

Blood pressure management is most effective when patients and providers work together over time.

Get personalized hypertension evaluation, medication management, monitoring, and lifestyle support at New Mexico Family Medicine in Moriarty, NM.