High blood pressure can delay wound healing, increase the risk of infection, and complicate care for pressure ulcers and chronic wounds. For patients and caregivers already managing complex health conditions, this may create even more obstacles on the road to healing. 

We look into the connection between hypertension and wound healing and how Restore First Health addresses not just the wound but can treat the patient, as a whole, in the comfort of the place they call home. 

The Link Between High Blood Pressure and Chronic Wounds 

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can put a strain on blood vessels, especially in the lower limbs. This damage reduces the body’s ability to transport oxygen and nutrients efficiently. When wounds form, especially pressure ulcers or diabetic ulcers, this impaired circulation can delay or even prevent healing. 

Read: The True Cost of Delayed Wound Care 

How Hypertension Makes Pressure Ulcers Worse 

A pressure ulcer, also known as a bedsore, is caused by prolonged pressure on the skin, and is especially prevalent in patients with limited mobility. If you add high blood pressure to the mix, the patient could end up dealing with a host of other problems. 

  • Slowed oxygen delivery to tissue, making it harder for wounds to regenerate 
  • Higher infection risk due to compromised immune function 
  • Increased likelihood of chronic inflammation, which further prevents tissue from rebuilding 

The Reality for Patients and Families 

Wounds that don’t heal aren’t just frustrating; it is dangerous to one’s health. It can impact mobility, create constant pain, and significantly reduce quality of life. Many patients with high blood pressure also face other health issues such as diabetes, obesity, or kidney disease, all of which complicate healing. 

At Restore First Health, we believe in treating the patient as a whole. That means coordinating and collaborating with their current care team, making sure the patient’s essential markers are on the right track like nutrition, ongoing care or managing a chronic disease. 

How Restore First Health Helps Patients with Hypertension and Chronic Wounds 

Here at Restore First Health, we specialize in mobile advanced wound care and come directly to the patient’s home, minimizing the stress of travel and improving continuity of care. Studies have shown that patients heal better, and quicker when they are at home. 

Here’s how we support patients with hypertension and chronic wounds: 

  • Advanced evaluation and diagnosis: We don’t just look at the wound, we evaluate the root cause of the problem. Our team performs vascular assessments like bedside ABI testing to evaluate blood flow, a critical step for hypertensive patients. 
  • Our technology makes a difference: We use high-end technology like infrared imaging to detect infection and debridement mist for painful wounds, speeding up healing for patients with poor circulation. 
  • Care coordination for the whole care team: High blood pressure rarely comes alone. Our care coordination model includes collaboration with home health teams, PCPs, specialists, and family caregivers, so that everyone is on the same page. 
  • Nutrition and equipment support: Hypertension management often goes together with nutritional needs. We assess protein intake and help with ordering the right medical equipment, pressure-relieving mattresses, dressings, and more. 
  • Personalized care in the patient’s home: Our physicians, nurse practitioners and advanced care teams create a plan tailored to each patient. Whether it’s pressure ulcer prevention, management of hypertensive complications, or post-discharge support, we bring the wound care center to the patient. 

Read: Healing with Nutrition 

A Better Outcome Starts with Better Coordination 

Restore First Health works to help patients, their families and care team by: 

  • Reduce avoidable ER visits and hospital readmissions 
  • Alleviate the burden of care coordination 
  • Restore comfort, dignity, and quality of life 

If you or your loved one is living with a chronic wound, let us be your first call. 

Watch: 3 Reasons Behind Hospital Readmissions

Contact us today:

We’ll coordinate the care, so you don’t have to. 

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