Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a condition that can lead to serious health complications such as stroke, heart disease, and even death. A blood pressure reading higher than 120/80 mm Hgis considered pre-hypertensive, and sustained levels above this threshold are categorized as hypertension. If left untreated, hypertension can damage blood vessels and organs, increasing the risk of life-threatening conditions.

The causes of high blood pressure (hypertension) are typically divided into two categories:

1.    Essential (Primary) Hypertension

o   This type develops gradually over many years and is not directly linked to any identifiable cause. It is often influenced by factors like genetics, age, and lifestyle.

2.    Secondary Hypertension

o   This type results from underlying medical conditions or the use of certain substances. Common causes include:

§  Kidney disease

§  Thyroid problems

§  Adrenal gland tumors

§  Obstructive sleep apnea

§  Congenital heart defects

§  Illegal drug use (e.g., amphetamines, cocaine)

Specific medications, such as cold remedies, over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers, prescription drugs, and birth control pills, can also contribute to secondary hypertension.

The most significant and common risk factors for hypertension include:

·       Age, race, and ethnicity

·       Family history of hypertension and history of tobacco use

·       Physical inactivity and elevated heart rate (lack of angiogenesis)

·       Obesity and high blood cholesterol levels

·       Excessive salt and potassium intake through diet

·       Alcohol abuse or use of harmful drugs

·       High stress levels and chronic conditions such as diabetes

·       Gestational hypertension during pregnancy

·       Associated conditions such as heart failure, stroke, and metabolic syndrome

In the early stages, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) may not present obvious symptoms. However, as the condition progresses, patients may experience:

·       Nosebleeds

·       Shortness of breath (SOB)

·       Headaches

·       General body pain

While these symptoms are not always specific to CHF, they can be associated with complications such as high blood pressure, which is often a contributing factor to heart failure.

The treatment for hypertension typically involves a combination of lifestyle changes and medications, including:

·       Regular physical activity and exercise

·       Limiting alcohol consumption and avoiding harmful substances

·       Maintaining a balanced diet low in salt and rich in nutrients

·       Medications, such as:

o   Diuretics (to help the body eliminate excess fluid)

o   ACE inhibitors (Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors)

o   ARBs (Angiotensin II receptor blockers)

o   Calcium channel blockers

o   Alpha-blockers

o   Alpha-beta blockers

o   Beta-blockers

o   Aldosterone antagonists

o   Renin inhibitors

o   Vasodilators (to relax blood vessels)

o   Centrally acting agents (to lower blood pressure by acting on the central nervous system)

Stem cell therapy utilizes the body's natural repair mechanism to promote healing and regeneration. Stem cells, which are found in fat cells, bone marrow, and donor cord blood, have the unique ability to activate the growth of new, healthy cells in damaged tissues. In this therapy, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from donor cord blood are applied to the affected area, encouraging the body’s repair processes.

By enhancing the body’s ability to regenerate tissue, stem cell therapy boosts the natural healing mechanisms, facilitating recovery and introducing new, healthy stem cells to the site of damage.

Stem Cell Therapy for hypertension focuses on transplanting healthy cells into damaged blood vessels, tissues, and organs to repair and regenerate these areas. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are considered the most effective option due to their ability to differentiate into various cell types and promote tissue repair.

MSCs are processed and cultivated in the body to enhance their ability to differentiate and restore damaged tissues, helping to improve the function of blood vessels and organs affected by hypertension. This regenerative approach offers a promising alternative to traditional treatments for managing the long-term effects of high blood pressure.

At Renue we believe that if you are truly interested in Healthspan (Living better, not just longer.”) then it’s important that we are aware of our Biological Age vs Chronological Age.  Remember you can”t measure success without a starting point.  With TruDiagnostic’s TruAge testy you will receive 9 personalized Epigenetic Health Scores and actionable insights to slow aging

Biological Age

How old your body is compared to your real age

Pace of Aging

How quickly you're aging each year

Organ System Ages

The age of key organs (heart, brain, liver, etc.)

Fitness Age

Your physical health based on strength, lung capacity, and movement

Smoking Impact

How smoking has affected your epigenetic age

Alcohol Impact

How alcohol consumption has influenced your health

Stem Cell Therapy (SCT) at The Renue Medical Centre is a holistic approach to treating Hypertension (HTN). 

Your Renue Journey does not end after your last day of SCT. We follow up with you to assert your progress since the treatment of Hypertension (HTN) with Stem Cells consists of four phases:

1.    Pre-treatment: Clinical evaluation, lab test results, and other diagnostic procedures. You will take our Regen Epigenetic Test powered by TruDiagnostics that will assert your biological age and other important health markers. Your TruDiagnostics test is part of The Renue Difference. It provides your doctor with critical information about your health and your true age (biological vs chronological).
After the epigenetic test and we have received all your medical records, your Patient Advisor will assist you in planning your travel to Puerto Vallarta.

2.    Treatment day: The treatment starts with taking a specific amount of blood through apheresis. After taking the Stem Cells, the rest of the blood is returned to the donor.

3.    30, 60 & 90 days post-treatment follow-up: Congestive Heart Failure Disease symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, and lab test results.

4.    Six months post-treatment: Congestive Heart Failure Disease symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, lab test results, X-ray report, and review of the diagnostic criteria.

Stem Cells Therapy has a good prognosis with little to no side effects of the therapy.

The most frequent or common risk factors of SCT can be:

·       Fever

·       Exaggeration of uncontrolled movements

·       Painful injection area /site

·       Lethargy and fatigue

·       Allergic reactions

Allergic reactions are preventable through pre-injection history and care. Fatigue, fever, and pain are managed through the appropriate drugs along with the treatment.

Stem Cell Therapy is a new and promising method of treating Hypertension. It has the potential to be more effective than previous methods and also carries less risk. At present, stem cell technology is still in the developmental stage, but rapid developments and advances indicate its potential uses in direct treatments of Hypertension.

The benefits and effects of Stem Cell Therapy depend on several factors: the patient's health condition, underlying issues, lifestyle, and others.

To assess your expected results, we would like to know more about you. 

A medical advisor will talk to you about your diagnosis and treatment options and collect information for the attending physician; they can answer all your initial questions:

·       Will the therapy work for my case? 

·       What does the treatment involve? Is it painful?

·       Is it expensive? How much does it cost?