Cardiovascular
ICD-10: I10
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Track It in Your Records
Consistently elevated blood pressure (130/80 mmHg or higher). Called 'the silent killer' because it usually has no symptoms but damages blood vessels, heart, kidneys, and brain over time.
Prevalence: 116 million Americans (47%)
Key Metrics to Track
These are the numbers that matter most for managing Hypertension. Tabula Medica pulls these from all your connected providers and shows trends over time.
| Metric | Target | How Often |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Pressure | Below 130/80 mmHg | Every visit |
| BMP (Kidney Function) | Normal creatinine and potassium | 1–2x per year |
| Lipid Panel | LDL below 100 mg/dL | Annually |
| Urine Albumin | Below 30 mg/g | Annually |
Record Types You'll Need
Vital SignsMedicationsLab ResultsConditions
Management Tips from Your Records
- Compare blood pressure readings across providers — office readings are often higher than home readings (white coat hypertension)
- Track medication changes and correlate with BP trends
- Monitor potassium levels when on ACE inhibitors or ARBs
- Watch kidney function markers as hypertension damages kidneys over decades
Warning Signs to Watch For
Tabula Medica's AI can flag these patterns across your unified records:
⚠ Blood pressure consistently above 140/90 despite medication
⚠ Rising creatinine (kidney damage from uncontrolled BP)
⚠ Multiple medication additions without improvement
⚠ New proteinuria (protein in urine)
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