Beware, 35 to 45 years old high blood pressure is waiting for you

  Not long ago I saw a news story “nearly half of Suzhou people over 35 years old have hypertension”, at that time for hypertension younger has been so widespread amazed, however, the fact is far more serious than this headline, experts say, 35 to 45 years old, the most golden decade of life, right now has become the onset of hypertension in China’s well-spring period.  Young patients generally do not take hypertension seriously A recent survey of hypertension in a sample of hospital outpatients in China confirms this description, with 63% of new hypertension cases occurring in people aged 35 to 45, significantly higher than in other age groups. One-third of patients in this age group were not aware of having hypertension before visiting the clinic, and only 48% of patients had undergone anti-hypertensive treatment, while the regular medication rate was only 26%; the treatment control rate was only 38%. It is not terrible to have hypertension, what is terrible is that young hypertensive patients do not pay enough attention to hypertension and feel indifferent attitude.  Some young people are young and think that the disease is very far away from them, not expecting to suffer from hypertension; some young hypertensive patients have relatively light symptoms, or even no symptoms, plus usually do not pay attention to blood pressure measurement, so when they are found to suffer from hypertension, their body organs have been damaged; there are many young people suffering from hypertension, but also do not adhere to the standard treatment, often poor compliance with the medication, often They often miss the medication or even stop taking it on their own. Such an attitude is dangerous because hypertension can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney failure, and if left uncontrolled, it can also cause blindness, arrhythmia and heart failure.  Early intervention for hypertension in youth is a comprehensive measure Early intervention includes non-pharmacologic intervention, pharmacologic treatment, and surgical treatment. Non-pharmacologic intervention is the first step of a comprehensive measure. Proper diet, psychological balance, moderate exercise, and regular medical checkups at hospitals are key measures to prevent hypertensive disease.  Young hypertensive patients do not necessarily have to take medication for life. Some patients gradually reduce or even stop medication under the guidance of doctors after regular treatment and life diet regimen, and return their blood pressure to normal.  Drug therapy should be applied after 3-6 months of ineffective non-pharmacological interventions or when organ function impairment has occurred. For secondary hypertension, hypertension can be controlled by active treatment of the primary disease at an early stage under the premise of clear diagnosis of the cause. Surgical treatment is mainly aimed at secondary hypertension such as renal vascular hypertension.  How young people can know early if they have hypertension Professor Li Guangping, director of the Tianjin Institute of Cardiology and director of the cardiology department at the Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, said the easiest way is to attend a medical checkup or to have your blood pressure measured regularly with your own blood pressure monitor at home. Family self-measurement blood pressure monitor is recommended to use the upper arm type fully automatic electronic blood pressure monitor. The electronic sphygmomanometer should be calibrated at least once a year during its use at the place of purchase or at a medical appointment. Most electronic sphygmomanometers are equipped with a standard cuff that will fit most people and a large cuff for people with a large upper arm circumference. If measuring blood pressure in children, adolescents or others with small upper arms, a small cuff should be used.  The World Hypertension League recommends that adults have their blood pressure measured regularly, with the following requirements: normal adults over the age of 18 should have their blood pressure measured at least once every 2 years; over the age of 35 should have their blood pressure measured every year; people who are susceptible to hypertension (blood pressure 130 to 139 mmHg/85 to 89 mmHg) should have their blood pressure measured every 6 months; people with hypertension should have their blood pressure measured regularly, usually once a week; people with unstable blood pressure should have their blood pressure Measured 1 to 2 times.