High Blood Pressure Doctor Pompton Plains Morris County NJ
For many local Pompton Plains, Pequannock Township, and Morris County, NJ people, High Blood Pressure is an issue. High Blood Pressure, often referred to as Hypertension, is a common condition that affects a person’s arteries. If a person has it, their heart is going to have to work harder to pump blood throughout the body.
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (= mm Hg), and if a person’s blood pressure reads 130/80 mm Hg or higher the condition exists. While there are different stages or levels of high blood pressure, or hypertension, a level of 180/120 mm Hg is where one has reached an emergency level and must seek medical help. While most people with Hypertension have no symptoms, some will see shortness of breath, headaches, or, in some cases, nosebleeds.
Without help, high blood pressure will inevitably increase the risk of a heart attack, a stroke, and various other related health problems.
Dr. Mario Capio Can Help With The High Blood Pressure Condition
With the help of an experienced medical doctor, one can diagnose whether or not High Blood Pressure or the Hypertension condition exists. Dr. Capio has significant experience with High Blood Pressure and, if it exists, he will recommend the next steps to deal with the condition.
Blood pressure screening is an important part of general health care. How often it is checked can depend on one’s age or health history, but, starting at the age of 18 a person’s blood pressure should be checked at least every two years. If blood pressure is high, then checks should occur more often.
About Dr. Mario Capio Family Practice Doctor | Pompton Plains Morris County NJ
Dr. Mario Capio, a resident family doctor | family physician, has been practicing family medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Capio is known for taking the time to listen to his patient’s medical needs. His clinical decision-making and diagnostic accuracy make him a Top Family Doctor. Dr. Capio graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Mountainside Hospital. He is also an Associate Professor at Rutgers Medical School and has been honored with the ‘Excellent in Teaching’ Award.
Dr. Capio’s medical practice is Morris County, NJ-based in lovely Pompton Plains, a Pequannock Township community. See map above to get directions to the office!