Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Screening Clinic NYC
- SAME day Appt - Evenings - Saturdays.
- Accept most insurances.
- Discount for uninsured ($90).
- Board Certified Doctor.
- Convenient Manhattan Location
*Care provided for 18 years of age and older
Recent Patient Comments
I needed a physical exam that included blood pressure screening for a new job I was about to start. They had surprised me out of the blue with this requirement. I was able to get in to see Dr. F on the same day that I called and was treated great and was charged an affordable fee. I have begun telling my new friends at work that when next year’s physicals come up they should visit you! Thanks for the awesome service.
- Mark M.
We accept most insurances
- 1199
- Admin. Concepts
- Aetna
- Aftra Health Fund
- AliCare
- Allied Benefit
- Allstate
- Amalgamated Life
- Ameriben
- Anthem
- Assurant
- Atlantis
- Beech Street
- Benefit Concepts
- Blue Cross
- Can Assistance
- CareFirst
- CD PHP
- Celtic
- Cigna
- CISI
- Companion Life
- Consolidated
- Coventry
- Delta Health
- EBS-RMSCO
- Emblem Health
- Empire Plan
- Fallon
- First health
- FreeLancers
- Frontier International
- GEHA
- GHI
- GHMSI
- Gilsbar
- Global Excel
- Golden Rule
- Great West
- Guardian
- Harrington Health
- Hartford
- HCC medical
- Health Choice
- Health Equity
- Health plan Admin.
- Healthnet
- HPHC
- IMG
FAQs
- What is High Blood Pressure?
- Why should I worry about having High Blood Pressure?
- How do I know if I have High Blood Pressure?
- Where can I get my blood pressure checked?
- How do I know if I’m at risk for High Blood Pressure?
- What steps can I take to lower my Blood Pressure?
- When should I seek medical treatment for HBP?
What is High Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the force of your blood moving against the walls of your arteries. Normal blood pressure should read less than 120/80. Hypertension, also called High Blood Pressure, is the medical condition when this pressure rises to and above 140/90.
Why should I worry about having High Blood Pressure?
When your blood pressure increases it becomes more difficult for your body to transport important elements, such as oxygen, to your heart and other organs. Untreated, HBP can damage your organs, increasing your risk for stroke and heart disease. It can also lead to other conditions such as kidney failure, dementia, blindness and congestive heart failure.
How do I know if I have High Blood Pressure?
A major concern with High Blood Pressure is that you can have it for years without even knowing it. This is possible because there are no symptoms connected to HBP. The condition has developed the nickname “the silent killer;” you could unknowingly have HBP until it soars to a level so high you’ll suddenly require emergency medical treatment. The only way to know you have HBP is by getting your blood pressure level checked.
Where can I get my blood pressure checked?
There are home blood pressure monitors available for purchase through various medical suppliers. You can also access self-service monitors offered free of charge at some pharmacies. Yet the most trusted readings are done by a professional, so make an appointment with us today if you are uncertain of your blood pressure levels.
How do I know if I’m at risk for High Blood Pressure?
Anyone can suffer from High Blood Pressure. However, some people are more susceptible to the condition than others. For example, you are more at risk if:
- You have any history of heart problems
- You have any history of blood vessel problems
- You have diabetes
- You are over age 60
- Any member of your family, especially female relatives, has a history of high blood pressure
- You currently suffer from or have a history of obesity
- You currently are or have a history of smoking
Woman should also consider other factors that put them at risk for HBP. You are more at risk if:
- You are post menopause
- You are pregnant and under 20 years old or over 40 years old.
- You are pregnant and having multiples
- You were obese prior to pregnancy
- You are a currently using oral contraceptives
What steps can I take to lower my Blood Pressure?
Prior to visiting a doctor, healthier life-style choices help lower and regulate your blood pressure. Here is a list of some healthy habits that support blood pressure management:
- Eat less salt – sodium causes excess fluid, making your heart work harder than it has to. Skip the table salt and try to eat less packaged, processed food.
- Eat foods rich in potassium – potassium naturally reduces the effect sodium has on your blood flow. Eat foods rich in potassium, such as bananas, spinach, tuna, potatoes, peas and molasses.
- Avoid tobacco use – smoking a cigarette temporarily raises your blood pressure for several minutes. Studies also show that smoking causes coronary disease, which leads to heart attack. Smoke less and you’ll reduce damaging your body and its vital organs.
- Drink less alcohol – while studies show that one or two drinks a day can reduce the risk of developing heart disease, studies also show that too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. So if you do drink, drink moderately.
- Exercise – physical activity keeps you healthy and regulates your blood pressure. Exercise regularly at least 30 minutes a day multiple times a week.
- Manage Stress – your blood pressure can rise temporarily when you’re undergoing high levels of stress.s Find ways to calm your mind and reduce stresses in your life.
- Avoid hot tubs – if you feel you are at no risk of HBP, hot tubs and saunas are perfectly safe. However, staying too long in a hot tub and moving back and forth between hot and cold water (swimming pool back to the jacuzzi) does temporary raise one’s blood pressure, so if you feel you are at risk or may have HBP be weary of this kind of activity.
When should I seek medical treatment for HBP?
If home remedies have not lowered your blood pressure to healthy a level it is time to seek help from a doctor. While there is currently no cure for HBP, it is an entirely manageable condition. Doctor prescribed medication coupled with a healthy life-style will reduce and manage your blood pressure levels. Make an appointment with us to find a prescription that works for you.
Call today to make an appointment. Our Urgent Care NYC is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan at 274 Madison Ave(between 39-40 streets) Suite #304, New York, NY 10016. To schedule an appointment call us at 212-696-5900