Treatment of hypertension

  I. Hypertension treatment goals: On the basis of non-pharmacological treatment, the use of any safe and effective anti-hypertensive drugs approved by the State Food and Drug Administration, so that blood pressure to achieve therapeutic goals, at the same time, as far as possible to control other reversible risk factors, and the detection of subclinical target organ damage and effective intervention of clinical disease.  The basic principles of hypertension treatment: Hypertension is a progressive “cardiovascular syndrome” characterized by a continuous increase in arterial blood pressure, often accompanied by other risk factors, target organ damage or clinical disorders, and requires comprehensive intervention.  Anti-hypertensive treatment includes both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic approaches, and most patients require long-term, even lifelong, adherence to treatment.  Regular measurement of blood pressure; standardized treatment, improved compliance with treatment, as far as possible to achieve the standard of blood pressure reduction; adhere to long-term smooth and effective control of blood pressure.  Third, the main purpose of hypertension treatment: The main purpose of treating hypertension is to minimize the overall risk of cardiovascular complications and death; therefore, all other reversible cardiovascular risk factors (such as smoking, hypercholesterolemia or diabetes) should be intervened while treating hypertension, and various concurrent clinical conditions should be appropriately addressed.