First of all what is hypertension?
Judgment of hypertension: without the use of antihypertensive drugs, three measurements of upper extremity blood pressure on non-same day with a systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg is considered hypertension.
Secondly why do you get hypertension?
Hypertension is divided into: primary hypertension and secondary hypertension, depending on the cause. About 5-10% of hypertension is secondary hypertension, which is caused by endocrine, renal or vascular diseases; about 90% of hypertension is primary hypertension, the cause of which is unknown.
What should I do if I have hypertension?
Secondary hypertension, by treating the primary cause, may cure hypertension; while primary hypertension is currently incurable.
The treatment of primary hypertension includes two aspects: long-term rational use of antihypertensive drugs and adherence to a healthy lifestyle.
The first treatment with medication
1, primary hypertension, what will happen if I don’t take medication?
Without medication, blood pressure will fluctuate, causing 10,000 points of damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and other important organs, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, death, etc.
2, take the medication process, pay attention to the follow-up
Primary hypertension take medication to control blood pressure, should be under the guidance of a doctor’s medication, and a monthly review, ask the doctor to adjust the medication.
3.The goal of medication treatment
General patients, through the drug to control blood pressure at <140/90mmHg, elderly patients to lower blood pressure target <150/90mmHg, hypertensive patients can work and live normally.
Second healthy lifestyle
In addition to taking medication as prescribed by the doctor, patients with hypertension should also pay attention to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which is helpful for controlling blood pressure.
1.Rational diet
(1) low-salt diet: strict salt restriction can effectively reduce blood pressure, usually should try to avoid eating high-salt foods and condiments.
(2) low-fat diet.
(3) low-calorie diet.
2.Moderate exercise
Progressive, moderate and regular exercise can reduce systolic blood pressure.
(1) exercise form.
Promote aerobic exercise.
(2) Exercise time.
Hypertensive patients are suitable for exercise in the evening rather than the morning, because morning blood pressure fluctuations, morning exercise can cause a sharp rise in blood pressure, triggering cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.
3.Control weight
The body mass index (BMI) should be controlled below 25 kg/㎡.
4.Quit smoking and limit alcohol
(1) Smoking increases the risk of heart disease by 2-4 times.
(2) Limiting alcohol can lower systolic blood pressure.
Drink different kinds of alcohol in different daily limits.
5, regular life, happy spirit