Here is the translated text: **What is Hypertensive Heart Disease?** Hypertensive heart disease, also known as hypertensive cardiovascular disease or hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy, occurs when high blood pressure damages the blood vessels and the heart. Symptoms of Hypertensive Heart Disease: • Chest pain or discomfort • Shortness of breath • Fatigue • Dizziness or lightheadedness • Headaches • Confusion or disorientation Causes of Hypertensive Heart Disease: • High blood pressure • Genetics • Obesity • Diabetes • Physical inactivity • Smoking • Stress • Certain medications Types of Hypertensive Heart Disease: • Ischemic heart disease • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy • Aortic aneurysm Treatment and Management: * Medicines to lower blood pressure (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers) * Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, stress reduction) * Regular check-ups with a healthcare provider **How do I manage symptoms with hypertensive heart disease?** There are several things you can do: • Keep taking the medicines your provider ordered. • Get treated for any medical conditions you have. • Make healthier changes to your lifestyle. • Keep going to your follow-up medical appointments. **How can I reduce my risk of hypertensive heart disease?** You can decrease your risk of hypertensive heart disease with lifestyle changes such as: • Exercising regularly • Staying at a healthy weight • Eating healthy foods Your healthcare provider may order high blood pressure medicines for you such as: • Calcium channel blockers. • Diuretics. • Beta blockers. • ACE inhibitors. • Potassium replacements. **How can I prevent hypertensive heart disease?** Get your blood pressure checked once a year if you’re older than 18. Get readings more often if your numbers are high. If your blood pressure is high, bring it down and keep it down. You can purchase a blood pressure monitor you can use at home. If high blood pressure is found early and treated, it may keep you from getting: • Stroke. • Heart disease. • Chronic kidney disease. • Eye problems. Other things you can do: • Treat your diabetes. • Treat your high cholesterol. **What can I expect if I have hypertensive heart disease?** Hypertensive heart disease is a long-term disease that takes years to develop. Over time, people who have it are at a higher and higher risk of dying from a cardiovascular problem. The prognosis for people with hypertensive cardiovascular disease is different from person to person, depending on: • What symptoms you’re having. • Whether you have cardiovascular disease or risk factors. • Other medical conditions you have. **How do I take care of myself with hypertensive heart disease?** When you have high blood pressure, it’s important to keep taking your medicines to control your blood pressure. You also need to watch for problems that start to develop and treat them promptly. Conditions to watch for include: • Ventricular hypertrophy. • Atrial fibrillation. • Angina. • Heart failure. **What questions should I ask my doctor?** • What is my personal risk of hypertensive heart disease? • Is there anything else I can do to reduce my risk of hypertensive heart disease? Key Takeaways High blood pressure is a very common condition, but some people don’t even know they have it. If you have been told you have high blood pressure, it’s very important to take the medicines your provider ordered for you. Keeping your blood pressure under control is a key factor in preventing hypertensive heart disease. You have the power to make healthy changes in your life for a healthy heart.