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1. What is blood pressure?

The lateral pressure exerted on the blood vessel wall when blood flows in the blood vessel is called blood pressure. When this pressure exceeds a certain range, it is called hypertension. In China, there are about 245 million hypertensive patients over the age of 18. Hypertension itself is not terrible, but the various complications caused by or accompanying it, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, renal failure, retinal arteriosclerosis, etc., are terrible. The higher the blood pressure value, the more obvious the damage.

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2. How to determine hypertension?

Blood pressure has two values, one is systolic pressure and the other is diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure over 140 (mmHg) or diastolic pressure over 90 (mmHg) is called hypertension. Generally speaking, if the blood pressure is measured three times on different dates and the results are all higher than normal, it can be diagnosed as hypertension. The diagnosis and treatment of hypertension must be guided by a professional doctor. Do not self-diagnose or buy antihypertensive drugs on your own. Hypertension is closely related to many diseases in the body, and the pathogenesis is complex. The treatment plan must be considered comprehensively based on personal characteristics, rather than simply lowering blood pressure.

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3. Which group of people are prone to high blood pressure?

Age: The older you are, the higher your risk.

Genetics: Family history of high blood pressure and high cholesterol should be paid special attention to.

Gender: Men are at higher risk than women.

Abdominal overweight: especially those with short neck, large abdominal circumference and slender limbs.

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High-salt diet: Long-term consumption of salty food is an important cause of high blood pressure.

Love drinking: Studies have shown that alcoholics have an average blood pressure of 4 mmHg higher than non-drinkers.

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4. Self-management of hypertension

For patients with hypertension, good self-management is the most important part of hypertension treatment. Only by actively cooperating with doctors and proactively adjusting lifestyles can the damage caused by hypertension be minimized and the occurrence of serious complications be avoided.

Reduce salt intake: Limiting salt intake can slow down the rate at which blood pressure increases with age. The recommended intake should not exceed 5 grams per day.
Control weight: Overweight and obese people need to lose weight, and the body mass index should generally be controlled within 24.
Moderate exercise: Exercise moderately according to your own situation, maintain 4-7 times of moderate intensity exercise per week, each time lasting 30-60 minutes.

Quit and limit alcohol: Quit smoking completely and reduce the frequency and amount of drinking as much as possible.

Reasonable diet: reduce the intake of high-fat and high-sugar foods, and consume protein and fresh fruits and vegetables in a scientific manner.
Mental health: Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, avoid negative emotions, and actively accept psychological intervention when necessary.

Regular check-ups: Conduct daily self-blood pressure monitoring and record, and receive regular follow-up and reexaminations to understand changes in your condition.

Correct use of medication: Develop a medication plan under the guidance of a doctor, take medication as directed by the doctor, do not increase or decrease the dosage at will, and do not stop taking the medication at will.