Hypertension is one of the most common conditions we see in patients from Carrollton and one of the most undertreated. Many adults know their blood pressure runs high but have not connected with a primary care physician who follows it consistently. At Better Health Primary Care, we approach hypertension management as an ongoing relationship: an accurate diagnosis, a plan that works within your real daily life, and follow-up visits to make sure it is actually working. Patients from Carrollton and the I-35E corridor reach our Plano office easily via the George Bush Turnpike.
How we manage hypertension for Carrollton patients
Carrollton’s diverse population means we see hypertension across a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and health histories. Our physicians, Dr. Samra Khan (board-certified, internal medicine, 20+ years) and Dr. Ayesha Quayyum (board-certified, family medicine, D Magazine Best Doctors 2022), understand that a treatment plan needs to fit a patient’s diet preferences, schedule, and other conditions to work long-term.
What treatment typically includes:
- Accurate baseline measurement. Blood pressure readings vary. We take multiple readings and review your full health history before diagnosing or recommending anything.
- Lifestyle-first where possible. Salt reduction, the DASH diet, consistent activity, stress management, and limiting alcohol all move blood pressure numbers meaningfully for many patients.
- Medication when indicated. When lifestyle changes alone are not enough, or when starting numbers are high, we prescribe evidence-based medications, explain what they do, and monitor for side effects.
- Ongoing check-ins. Blood pressure responds to life changes: stress, weight fluctuations, other medications. We track your numbers at regular intervals and adjust the plan as needed.
Understanding your blood pressure readings
Blood pressure is measured in mm Hg as two numbers: systolic (the pressure when your heart beats) over diastolic (the pressure when it rests). Normal is below 120/80. Stage 1 hypertension starts at 130/80; Stage 2 at 140/90. A single high reading does not confirm hypertension. Patterns over time do.
What happens if high blood pressure goes unmanaged?
Consistent high pressure damages blood vessels gradually. The risks include heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, heart failure, and vision loss, often without warning symptoms until something serious occurs. Catching and treating it early changes the outcome significantly.
Can you control blood pressure without medication?
For patients with mildly elevated readings and no other risk factors, lifestyle changes often bring numbers into range. For others, especially those with readings above 140/90 or additional health conditions, medication is usually necessary alongside lifestyle work. We review your situation in full and walk through options before starting anything.
Schedule a blood pressure evaluation near Carrollton
Serving Carrollton from our Plano location at 6201 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 210. Call (972) 640-1787 or book online.
Other areas of expertise
We offer a full range of primary care services for patients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area: