icd code hypertensive heart disease

Hypertensive heart disease is a cardiovascular condition typically resulting from long-standing uncontrolled hypertension, which can lead to alterations in cardiac structure and function. It may result in severe outcomes such as myocardial hypertrophy, cardiac dilation, and heart failure.

During the progression of hypertensive heart disease, left ventricular hypertrophy may initially develop as an adaptive response to persistent hypertension, intended to augment the heart's capacity to pump blood. If blood pressure remains uncontrolled, left ventricular dilation may follow, potentially advancing to heart failure. Patients may progress from being asymptomatic to experiencing shortness of breath and fatigue after minimal exertion, to severe symptoms of heart failure, including paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea and orthopnea. Additionally, hypertensive heart disease can be complicated by coronary artery disease, stroke, and renal impairment.

For individuals with hypertensive heart disease, it is crucial to manage blood pressure, maintain a balanced diet, engage in moderate physical activity, abstain from smoking, and limit alcohol consumption, while regularly monitoring cardiac function. In the event of heart failure symptoms or other serious complications, timely medical intervention is essential, and treatment plans should be adjusted under a physician's supervision, avoiding self-medication adjustments or discontinuation.