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Hypertension Nexus Letters
High Blood Pressure Nexus Letters
Hypertension is commonly referred to as high blood pressure. It is often abbreviated as "HTN". Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke. We provide nexus letters to describe how hypertension secondary to PTSD and other mental health disorders may be connected.
High Blood Pressure Nexus Letters
Hypertension Secondary to PTSD Nexus Letter
Hypertension Secondary to Sleep Apnea Nexus Letter
Hypertension Secondary to Sleep Apnea Nexus Letter
PTSD is not just a psychiatric condition. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder affects all organ systems including the cardiovascular organs that regulate and modulate blood pressure. Our nexus letters will include a personalized approach that surveys other risk factors you may have for high blood pressure and the role that your PTSD symptomatology has had in causing or aggravating your hypertension.
Hypertension Secondary to Sleep Apnea Nexus Letter
Hypertension Secondary to Sleep Apnea Nexus Letter
Hypertension Secondary to Sleep Apnea Nexus Letter
Obstructive sleep apnea stresses the heart and the entire cardiovascular system. Sleep apnea is the leading cause of secondary hypertension. Several pathophysiological factors contribute to the relationship between sleep apnea and vascular risk including neurohormonal dysregulation, endothelial dysfunction and inflammation.
Hypertension Secondary to Medications Nexus Letter
Hypertension Secondary to Sleep Apnea Nexus Letter
Hypertension Secondary to Medications Nexus Letter
There are several medications that can increase your blood pressure. Our pharmacist will review your medication list to determine if a medication prescribed for one of your service-connected conditions is affecting your blood pressure or causing or aggravating another medical condition.
Hypertension VA Disability Ratings
High Blood Pressure Secondary to PTSD Nexus Letters
Are you ready to learn more about how our nexus letters may be able to help you with your VA Disability Claim for hypertension?