As China’s reform and opening up continues, people’s living standards have improved greatly and their lifestyles have changed significantly, which has led to an increasing incidence of so-called modern diseases such as hypertension. According to the 2014 China Cardiovascular Disease White Paper, roughly 2 out of every 10 adults over the age of 20 in China currently have hypertension, and the trend is gradually increasing, and the ensuing complications of hypertension, such as coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke (stroke), and kidney failure, are also increasing, posing a great threat to people’s health. The worst thing is that although more and more people are becoming more and more concerned about their health, there are still many misconceptions and problems in people’s understanding of hypertension. Three major misconceptions: Misconception 1: reluctance to take antihypertensive drugs. Rather use antihypertensive devices and wear antihypertensive shoes. Misconception two: no uncomfortable not to take medication. No symptoms do not take drugs, blood pressure is normal, stop taking drugs. Myth 3: Do not take medication according to medical advice. Hearsay, such as “I heard people say ……”. Four major problems: Question 1: Can I stop taking the medication when my blood pressure drops to the normal range? Answer: No! There is no cure for hypertension. All antihypertensive drugs are only effective for the duration of the medication. If you stop taking them when your blood pressure is normal, your blood pressure will return to the pre-treatment level sooner or later. Therefore, antihypertensive drugs need to be taken for a long time. Choosing the right medication and keeping blood pressure in the target blood pressure range will reduce the occurrence of complications. Question 2: Do I need treatment if I have no symptoms? Answer: Yes! The height of blood pressure is associated with complications, and not necessarily with the patient’s own symptoms. Even if there are no symptoms, the damage to the patient’s organs from hypertension is ongoing must be treated promptly and early. Question 3: Is it okay to leave hypertension untreated? Answer: No! Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease today. If left untreated and allowed to develop naturally, it will significantly accelerate the process of atherosclerosis and increase the risk of stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure and kidney failure. Studies have shown that a 10 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke by 56% and coronary heart disease by 37%. Question 4: Can I choose antihypertensive drugs at will? Answer: No! Medication should be individualized according to the patient’s condition, severity of blood pressure, complications and comorbidities. In hypertensive emergencies, rapid antihypertensive drugs should be used to control blood pressure, and long-acting and stable antihypertensive drugs with unsatisfactory effects should be consulted to increase the dose or combined with medication.