Why MinuteClinic® for blood pressure support?
Many people have high blood pressure (hypertension) without having symptoms. Our providers can check your blood pressure, help you start treatment if you need it and help you manage your condition.
- Same-day in-person and virtual appointments available for most services
- Personalized treatment plans
- A focus on holistic heart health that addresses other related risk factors like blood sugar, cholesterol and weight
Podemos ayudarlo a get checked, start treatment and keep track with ongoing monitoring. Our providers will help you through each step, giving you the care you need. By choosing MinuteClinic, you're taking charge of your blood pressure and your health.
Let us help you get ahead of hypertension
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At your visit, a MinuteClinic provider will review your health history and lifestyle. They'll perform an exam and any needed tests, such as:
- Control de presión arterial
- Blood test (for cholesterol and kidney function)
- Prueba de índice de masa corporal (IMC)
They'll discuss the results with you and provide next steps. With your permission, they can share the summary with another health care provider.
48% of American adults have high blood pressure
Nearly 120 million adults have hypertension* but only 27 million have it under control. People don't always have symptoms, so they may not realize it's being untreated.
Get a personalized treatment plan
If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, your MinuteClinic provider will create a personalized plan just for you. It will include healthy changes you can make to help manage your condition. If needed, they'll also prescribe medication, which may include the following:
- Inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de angiotensina (ECA).
- Bloqueadores de los receptores de angiotensina II (BRA)
- Betabloqueadores
- Bloqueadores de los canales de calcio
- Diuréticos
Mantenerse en curso
Help keep your blood pressure under control with regular monitoring. MinuteClinic providers can refill or update prescriptions and routinely check blood pressure.
While convenient for in-between visits, you shouldn't rely on at-home monitoring to replace monitoring with professional equipment. It's important to check in regularly with a health care provider. If they instruct you to monitor your blood pressure at home, you can bring the readings to your next appointment.
¿Cómo funciona una consulta en MinuteClinic?
In-person check-in
Si hizo su cita en línea:
Regístrese con el correo electrónico o mensaje de texto que le enviamos para confirmar su cita.
Si hizo su cita en la clínica: Inicie sesión en el quiosco electrónico.
Have a seat in the waiting area. Cuando sea momento de su cita, un proveedor lo llamará por su nombre.
Virtual visit check-in
To join your MinuteClinic Virtual Care® visit, use the link in the email or text message we sent you to confirm your appointment.
Únase 15 minutos antes de la hora programada para su consulta. You will need your date of birth, email address and phone number to join the visit.
Meet with your provider
Your provider will conduct an examination. Los cargos dependerán del examen y los servicios prestados durante la visita.
At the end of your visit, you'll receive a visit summary about your diagnosis, a receipt and educational material. We can send information about your visit to your primary care provider.
Preguntas frecuentes
For primary hypertension, the cause is unclear but it usually develops slowly over many years.
Secondary hypertension develops as a result of another health condition or a medication. Some health conditions and medications that may lead to hypertension* include the following:
- Adrenal gland tumors
- Pastillas anticonceptivas
- Certain pain relievers
- Certain prescription medications
- Congenital heart defects
- Cough and cold medicines
- Illegal drugs like amphetamines and cocaine
- Enfermedad renal
- Apnea obstructiva del sueño (AOS)
- Thyroid problems
In addition, a person is more likely to develop high blood pressure if a parent or sibling has it.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a medical condition where blood pushes too hard against blood vessel walls. This can cause damage to the heart and other parts of the body over time. When blood pressure is high, the heart has to work harder, which can lead to health problems like heart disease.
It can take several weeks to lower blood pressure. Healthy habits and medication can help keep blood pressure in a healthy range, but results may vary.
There are multiple types of medications used to treat hypertension,* including the following:
- Inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de angiotensina (ECA).
- Bloqueadores de los receptores de angiotensina II (BRA)
- Betabloqueadores
- Bloqueadores de los canales de calcio
- Diuréticos
Blood pressure readings measure two numbers: systolic and diastolic. They appear together as a fraction, with the systolic number on top.
- Systolic pressure (top number) is the pressure that blood exerts against artery walls during heartbeats.
- Diastolic pressure (bottom number) is the pressure blood exerts against artery walls while the heart is resting between beats.
Systolic blood pressure gradually rises in most people because large arteries become increasingly stiff, plaque builds up over time, and cardiac and vascular diseases increase with age. Both systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure readings can indicate risk factors towards a cardiovascular event.
Following an exam, a MinuteClinic provider will discuss the results with you. The table below identifies the five blood pressure ranges* recognized in the United States.
| Categoría | Lectura | Recomendación |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Less than 120 / 80 mm Hg | Si usted se encuentra dentro de esta categoría, mantenga hábitos saludables para el corazón como seguir una dieta balanceada y hacer actividad física con regularidad. |
| Elevada | 120-129 / less than 80 mm Hg | Si usted se encuentra dentro de esta categoría, mantenga hábitos saludables para el corazón como seguir una dieta balanceada y hacer actividad física con regularidad. |
Hipertensión estadio 1 | 130-139 / 80–89 mm Hg | Si su lectura indica estos valores, es probable que tenga hipertensión y necesite tomar medidas para modificar su dieta y estilo de vida. Get support from a medical professional and reassess your condition every three to six months. |
Hipertensión estadio 2 | 140–179 / 90–119 mm Hg | If you have this reading, you should seek clinical support, because immediate changes in your life (including home monitoring of this condition) may be needed. Debería controlarse cada mes hasta que su médico le indique que su presión arterial está dentro de los valores recomendados. |
| Severe hypertension | 180 / 120 mm Hg or higher | Patients with severe hypertension or hypertensive crisis could be having a medical emergency and should seek emergency care. |
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¡IMPORTANTE! LEA: Este material es solo para consulta y no debe usarse para determinar el tratamiento de afecciones específicas. Visite a un proveedor de atención médica para que evalúe, diagnostique y trate cualquier síntoma que pueda estar experimentando. Si tiene una emergencia médica, marque el 911 o visite su departamento de emergencia local.
REFERENCIAS USADAS COMO FUENTES PARA ESTA PÁGINA:
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*FOR 120 MILLION ADULTS HAVE HYPERTENSION SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. High blood pressure facts. Updated January 28, 2025.
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*FOR MAY LEAD TO HYPERTENSION SOURCE: Mayo Clinic. Presión arterial alta (hipertensión). Updated February 29, 2024.
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*FOR MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT HYPERTENSION SOURCE: American Heart Association. Types of high blood pressure medication. Updated August 14, 2025.
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*FOR FIVE BLOOD PRESSURE RANGES SOURCE: American Heart Association. Understanding blood pressure readings. Updated August 14, 2025.
