Young people should also know: High blood pressure is the main cause of stroke!

The fast-paced working style of 996 and 007, the uncontrolled retaliatory staying up late, and the cup after cup of milk tea and fat house happy water have made many young people join the "army" of hypertension. Staying up late, excessive intake of high-fat, high-sugar and greasy food leading to obesity; uncontrolled smoking and drinking; and large mood swings are all very likely to induce high blood pressure.

In recent years, the incidence of hypertension among young people has been increasing, but it is often overlooked. In fact, the harm of hypertension should not be underestimated. It is one of the most dangerous factors leading to stroke. More than one-third of cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage are closely related to hypertension.

1. What is hypertension?
Hypertension refers to blood pressure measured at three different times without the use of antihypertensive drugs, with systolic blood pressure (commonly known as high blood pressure) ≥ 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (commonly known as low blood pressure) ≥ 90 mmHg. Patients with a history of hypertension who are currently taking antihypertensive drugs should also be diagnosed with hypertension even if their current blood pressure does not reach the above levels.

2. Hypertension is one of the risk factors for stroke

High blood pressure can increase the tension in blood vessels, making them "tight". Over time, the elastic fibers in the blood vessel walls will break, causing damage to the blood vessel walls and leading to a stroke.

3. How to prevent and treat stroke caused by high blood pressure? 01. Healthy lifestyle. Eat a healthy diet, eat more vegetables, fruits, and fish. Eat a low-salt diet, with a daily salt content of less than 5 grams.

02. Maintain an ideal weight. People who are overweight, especially those with abdominal obesity, are prone to high blood pressure.

03. Drink less strong alcohol, such as white wine. 04. Get enough sleep. 05. Exercise regularly. 06. If you find that your blood pressure is not within the normal range, you should seek medical attention in time and receive antihypertensive treatment according to the doctor's advice. This is also the most important means to prevent stroke.

4. Hypertensive patients need to pay attention to 4 basic principles of rational drug use 01. During initial treatment, a smaller effective therapeutic dose can be taken and the dose can be gradually increased as needed.

02. Give priority to long-acting preparations and try to use long-acting drugs that can be administered once a day and have a 24-hour antihypertensive effect.

03. Combination therapy. Combination therapy can enhance the antihypertensive effect and avoid adverse reactions. When low-dose monotherapy is ineffective, there are three methods of combination therapy: a: Combination therapy with two or more antihypertensive drugs

b: Initial treatment with a low-dose combination of two drugs

c: Use fixed combination preparations.

04. Individualization. Blood pressure reduction should be based on the patient's specific situation, the effectiveness and tolerance of the drug, and the patient's economic conditions and personal wishes. Choose the appropriate antihypertensive drug.

1. For patients with stable stroke, it is recommended that blood pressure should be controlled below 140/90 mmHg;

2. It is recommended to give priority to long-acting antihypertensive drugs to reduce blood pressure fluctuations;

3. Take medication regularly throughout life, monitor blood pressure control regularly, and visit a cardiovascular specialist regularly.