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Managing high blood pressure

Managing high blood pressure

The first step in managing high blood pressure (BP) is lifestyle modifications. In some people, the right lifestyle changes can successfully control BP levels and delay or reduce the need for medication. The following recommendations can reduce systolic BP2,3:

 

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  • What blood pressure readings should I aim for?
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Why is it important to treat high blood pressure?

High blood pressure (BP), or hypertension, is very dangerous if left untreated. It can lead to serious cardiovascular complications, which may result in death. The possible complications that can result from untreated high BP include:

Why is it important to treat high blood pressure?

Your risk of developing these complications increases even more if the following risk factors apply to you:

  • Older age
  • Male gender
  • Overweight or obese
  • Smoker
  • Have high cholesterol
  • Have diabetes
  • Physically inactive

How can I keep my blood pressure under control?

How can I keep my blood pressure under control?

The first step in managing high blood pressure (BP) is lifestyle modifications. In some people, the right lifestyle changes can successfully control BP levels and delay or reduce the need for medication. The following recommendations can reduce systolic BP2,3:

How can I keep my blood pressure under control?
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How can I keep my blood pressure under control?
How can I keep my blood pressure under control?
How can I keep my blood pressure under control?
How can I keep my blood pressure under control?
How can I keep my blood pressure under control?

What kind of food can I eat if I have high blood pressure

What kind of food can I eat if I have high blood pressure

When do I start taking medications?

When do I start taking medications?

What are the types of antihypertensive medications available?9

Several medications are available for high BP treatment:

When do I start taking medications?

What blood pressure readings should I aim for?

What blood pressure readings should I aim for?

 

References

  1. American Heart Association. Why blood pressure matters. Available at http://www.heart.org/heartorg/conditions/highbloodpressure/whybloodpressurematters/why-blood-pressure-matters_ucm_002051_article.jsp#.vvtadtj94dw. Accessed 19 September, 2019.
  2. Chobanian AV et al. Hypertension 2003;42:1206-1252.
  3. National Institutes of Health. Office of dietary supplements. Magnesium. Available at https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/magnesium-healthprofessional/. Accessed 19 September, 2019.
  4. Ministry of Health Malaysia. Clinical practice guidelines: Management of hypertension (4th Edition); 2013.
  5. Healthline. Eating with high blood pressure: Food and drinks to avoid. Available at http://www.healthline.com/health/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/foods-to-avoid#Overview1. Accessed 19 September, 2019.
  6. Malaysian Dietitians’ Association. What’s in your mee goreng? Available at http://www.dietitians.org.my/publication. Accessed 19 September, 2019.
  7. Mayo Clinic. Healthy lifestyle. Nutrition and healthy eating. Available at http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/dash-diet/art-20048456. Accessed 19 September, 2019.
  8. Hypertension Talk. Top five salty condiments. Available at http://www.hypertensiontalk.com/top-five-salty-condiments/. Accessed 19 September, 2019.
  9. Mayo Clinic. High blood pressure (Hypertension). Available at http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/basics/treatment/con-20019580. Accessed 19 September, 2019.

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