At Millennium Park Medical Associates in Greenwood Village, we provide comprehensive treatment for high blood pressure to help you reduce cardiovascular risk and protect vital organs. High blood pressure (hypertension) is often called the "silent killer" because it rarely causes symptoms until serious damage occurs. Our Denver Tech Center practice delivers expert hypertension treatment that combines lifestyle modifications with targeted medication management as needed.
Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, and many don't even know it. High blood pressure often has no apparent symptoms, yet it silently damages your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and brain. The good news? High blood pressure responds quickly to proper treatment. With consistent management, most patients achieve healthy blood pressure levels and significantly reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious complications.
Our team provides patient-centered care tailored to your unique health needs. We monitor your progress closely, adjust your treatment as needed, and provide the education and support you need to protect your long-term health.
High blood pressure (hypertension) occurs when the force of blood against your artery walls is consistently too high. Blood pressure readings include systolic pressure (the upper number) and diastolic pressure (the lower number), measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg.
What Are the Causes of High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure develops from multiple factors, including excess weight, physical inactivity, high sodium intake, low potassium intake, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, stress, family history, and age. Certain medical conditions, like kidney disease, sleep apnea, and thyroid problems, also contribute to hypertension.
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, which is why regular blood pressure monitoring is crucial. In severe cases, some people may experience headaches, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, or chest discomfort. However, these symptoms typically don't appear until blood pressure reaches dangerously high levels. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is through regular testing.
Comprehensive Assessment – Blood pressure monitoring, health history evaluation, physical examination, and preventive treatment strategies to identify contributing factors and create effective treatment plans.
Lifestyle Modification Guidance – Heart-healthy diet planning (including reducing sodium intake, increasing potassium, and following DASH diet principles), exercise recommendations tailored to your fitness level, weight management strategies, and smoking cessation assistance.
Medication Management – When lifestyle changes alone aren't enough, we prescribe appropriate blood pressure medications matched to your specific needs. Options include diuretics, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, and other medications to effectively lower blood pressure.
Ongoing Monitoring & Support – Regular blood pressure checks, lab testing to monitor kidney function and other factors, medication adjustments based on your response, and continuous support to help you maintain healthy blood pressure levels.
Patients throughout Greenwood Village, the Denver Tech Center, Centennial, and Highlands Ranch choose our practice for personalized attention from a team that truly listens. Dr. Farah Khan brings over 20 years of internal medicine experience with a commitment to clear communication and treatment plans that work.
Our convenient Denver Tech Center location offers minimal wait times, same-day appointments, and comprehensive care from providers who know you by name. Whether you need routine care, chronic disease management, or urgent sick visits, expect thorough attention in a practice that values your time.
Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms at all, which is why hypertension is called the "silent killer." You can feel perfectly fine while high blood pressure silently damages your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and brain. Some people with severely elevated blood pressure experience headaches, dizziness, or nosebleeds, but these symptoms usually don't appear until blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to monitor your blood pressure regularly.
High blood pressure develops from multiple factors, including excess weight, lack of exercise, high sodium diet, low potassium intake, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, chronic stress, and family history. Medical conditions like kidney disease, sleep apnea, and thyroid disorders also contribute. Age increases risk—blood pressure naturally rises as arteries stiffen with age. Many people have multiple risk factors working together to raise blood pressure.
Yes! For many people with mild to moderate high blood pressure, lifestyle modifications can reduce blood pressure to healthy levels without medication. Losing just 5-10 pounds if overweight, reducing sodium intake, exercising regularly (at least 30 minutes most days), limiting alcohol, quitting smoking, and managing stress can significantly lower blood pressure. Even when medication is needed, lifestyle changes enhance effectiveness and may allow lower medication doses.
Adults should have their blood pressure checked at least annually. If you have prehypertension (120-129 systolic) or a single elevated blood pressure reading, monitor more frequently. Once diagnosed with hypertension, you'll need regular monitoring, initially every few weeks while adjusting treatment, then every 3-6 months once blood pressure is controlled. Home blood pressure monitoring between appointments helps track your response to treatment.
