HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION)

09/11/2020

High blood pressure or hypertension is considered as “ silent killer”, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks, strokes, renal failure.

Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Hypertension is defined as blood pressure consistently ranging at 130/80 mmHg or higher. It is ideal to measure your blood pressure after waking up in the morning.

If your blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs, such as the brain, kidneys and eyes.

Many people believe that high blood pressure is very common in older people, but now the rate of high blood pressure tends to increase gradually in young people (under 35 years old).

Risk factor of high blood pressure

Over the age of 65
Overweight, obesity and metabolism disorder and elevated LDL cholesterol,Diabetes ...
Familial history :Have a relative with high blood pressure
Eat too much salt and do not eat enough fruit and vegetables
Drink too much alcohol, smoke
Lack of physical activity.
Anxiety ,Stress

Symptoms of hypertension

Generally, people with hypertension may experience headaches, dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, tinnitus, blushing, etc.

Treatment for high blood pressure

Lifestyle changes to reduce blood pressure.

These lifestyle changes can help prevent and lower high blood pressure:

Low salt and have a healthy diet
Stop drinking
Lose weight if you're overweight
Exercise regularly
Stop smoking.

In case blood pressure from130/80 mmHg, hypertension treatment will be given.

Common blood pressure treatment include:

Diuretics
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
ACE inhibitors
Angiotensin-2 receptor blockers (ARBs)
Alpha blockers

To detect hypertension:

Regularly monitor your blood pressure at home. Blood pressure should be measured 3 times a week.
Have regular health check-up for early detection of hypertension and related pathological conditions.

At American International Hospital (AIH)’s Cardiology Department, we have gathered a highly experienced and caring team of cardiac physicians to provide you with the best consultation and therapy.

Our team can also provide you with a variety of care and treatments, including:

Consultation and preventative care for patients with high cardiovascular risks- Medication
Intensive care services
Rehabilitation programs for patients having interventional and surgical treatments.

Our application of modern medical equipment and latest technologies allows us to produce the most accurate diagnosis and efficient treatment for your conditions.

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For checkup and consultation at AIH:

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