Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been feeling uncomfortable in my heart. Although I take medication to control it regularly, the effect is not obvious. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they also prescribed medication. I'd like to ask, which department should high blood pressure patients go to see for outpatient services?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of hypertension is generally handled within the scope of internal medicine in outpatient clinics. In smaller hospitals, it is usually sufficient to follow up with internal medicine. In larger hospitals, such as secondary or tertiary hospitals, outpatient follow-ups are typically conducted in the department of cardiology. It is important to note that medication for hypertension patients often requires periodic adjustments. For example, after a certain period of medication, timely re-examinations are necessary. Based on the results of these re-examinations, guidance on the next steps in medication and dosage adjustments can be confirmed.