Heart enlargement caused by high blood pressure is hypertensive heart disease, at this time you need to go to the cardiology department of the hospital in a timely manner, strictly control and stabilize blood pressure, combined with the cardiac function, give treatment to improve myocardial remodeling such as ramipril and stabilize cardiac function such as hydrochlorothiazide.
First of all, the blood pressure should be actively stabilized, using amlodipine, ramipril, timosartan and other antihypertensive drugs to control the blood pressure up to the standard. After impaired cardiac function, combined with the patient’s chest tightness and wheezing, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide and other diuretics are given to reduce the cardiac load, and metoprolol extended-release tablets are applied to improve the long-term prognosis, which also help stabilize blood pressure.
Prolonged poor control of high blood pressure can lead to enlargement of the heart, with impaired myocardial contractility and heart failure occurring. The most severe patients may be at risk of multiple organ failure and sudden death. Patients should pay attention to a healthy lifestyle, quit smoking and drinking, low-salt and low-fat diets, etc., and take care to avoid exertion and anxiety.
If they feel unwell, they should consult a doctor and follow medical advice.