You may assume that severely elevated blood pressure would cause noticeable symptoms, but that isn’t always the case. In reality, you can feel completely healthy while silent damage occurs inside your blood vessels. At Pierre Physician Group in Houston, Texas, Mariette Pierre, MD, helps patients identify these hidden risks before they lead to serious complications.
Controlling high blood pressure can help lower your risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular complications. We work with you to track your blood pressure and develop a treatment approach that fits your individual needs.
It’s a common myth that hypertension causes obvious warning signs like headaches or dizziness. The American Heart Association explains that high blood pressure often develops without noticeable warning signs.
Over time, the constant physical force of blood stretches and damages your artery walls. At our Houston office, we offer comprehensive preventive care to catch these silent changes early.
Keeping your numbers in a healthy range directly reduces the physical stress on your cardiovascular system. In a study of 9,361 adults over age 50 with high blood pressure, an intensive treatment target kept top numbers under 120.
This approach lowered the likelihood of serious cardiovascular events by 27% compared with aiming for a blood pressure below 140. Lowering this physical force helps prevent damage to your blood vessels and protects your heart muscle.
Dr. Pierre works closely with you to find your ideal target and safely manage your cardiovascular health.
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to managing your blood pressure. The 2025 guidelines published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology recommend that physicians assess your overall risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
For adults with stage 1 hypertension, medication is recommended if their estimated risk is 7.5% or higher after trying lifestyle changes. At our practice, we use these advanced tools to look at your whole health profile. We only recommend daily medications if your unique risk factors show they’re truly necessary.
Taking control of your heart health doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming. We offer fast scheduling and keep our wait times under 15 minutes so you can get the care you need.
Schedule a visit with Pierre Physician Group today to check your numbers and protect your long-term wellness.
