Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Persistently high blood pressure that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney damage if untreated.
Common symptoms
- •Often no symptoms ("the silent killer")
- •Headaches
- •Shortness of breath
- •Nosebleeds
- •Dizziness
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if a routine reading is consistently above 140/90 mmHg, or immediately if you have chest pain, severe headache, or vision changes alongside a high reading.
Overview
Persistently high blood pressure that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney damage if untreated.
Doctors who treat this
Prof. Pandula Athauda-Arachchi
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Cardiologist
Dr. Bhathiya Ranasinghe
Cardiologist
Dr (Mrs.) N.L. Amarasena
Cardiologist
Dr. Godvin Constantine
Cardiologist
Dr. Vasantha S Hettiarachchi
Cardiologist
Dr. Suresh Kottegoda
Cardiologist
Dr. Roshan Ranil Guneratne
Cardiologist
Dr. S. Narenthiran
Cardiologist
Dr. Anidu Pathirana
Cardiologist
Dr. Asunga Dunuwille
Cardiologist
Dr. Shehan Perera
Cardiologist
Dr. Duminda Samarasinghe
Cardiologist
Dr. Rajitha Y. De Silva
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. Rajeewa Pieris
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. Vinitha S. Perera
Consultant Physician
Dr. Kesava Dev
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
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Cardiologist
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Cardiologist
Dr. K. Gnanakanthan
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Dr. M. Rayno Navinan
Cardiologist
Dr. M.B.F Rahuman
Cardiologist
Dr. Mohan Rajakaruna
Cardiologist
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Cardiologist
Dr. P.N Thenabadu
Cardiologist
Dr. Rohan Gunawardana
Cardiologist
Dr. Rohan Gunawardena
Cardiologist
Dr. Sandamali Premarathna
Cardiologist
Dr. Susitha Amarasinghe
Cardiologist
Dr. W.S. Shantharaj
Cardiologist
Dr. Wasanthi Rathnayake
Cardiologist
Dr.Suresh Kottegoda
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
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