The hazards and prevention of "three highs" - hypertension

What are the “three highs”?

Hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia

The early symptoms of the "three highs" are not obvious and are often discovered during physical examinations. If not taken seriously, the consequences will be very serious!

This article mainly provides popular science content about hypertension.

Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, kidney disease and death. It is estimated that there are 200 million people with hypertension in my country, making it a major disease that threatens the health of residents.

1. The harm of high blood pressure

* High prevalence

* High mortality rate

* High disability rate

* Low awareness

* Low medication compliance rate

* Low control rate

2. Symptoms of Hypertension

Dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, swelling of the head, blurred vision, tinnitus, palpitations, forgetfulness, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, inattention, etc.

3. Causes of Hypertension

Hypertension damages important organs

4. Purpose of Hypertension Treatment

* Minimize the risk of cardiovascular death and disability

* Lowering blood pressure while intervening in all reversible risk factors

* Appropriate management of coexisting clinical conditions

5. Treatment principles

6. Principles of drug administration for hypertension

* Long-term, lifelong treatment

* 24h stable blood pressure reduction

* Lowest tolerable level

* Effective without obvious side effects

* Does not affect the quality of life

7. Blood pressure reduction target

8. Prevention of Hypertension

1. Low sodium diet (about 6g per day)

2. Quit smoking and drinking

3. Lose weight

4. Exercise more

5. Reduce mental stress

6. Medication