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We provide our users the most up-to-date and accurate information on the treatment and prevention of cardio pathologies in accordance with current American and European clinical guidelines.
The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a licensed physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Hypertension Treatments
Introduction
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic condition that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Controlling blood pressure reduces these risks and improves overall health. Treatment options include lifestyle changes and medications.
Lifestyle Modifications
The first step in managing hypertension involves lifestyle adjustments:
- Dietary Changes: Follow the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, which includes:
- High intake of fruits and vegetables
- Low sodium consumption
- Limiting alcohol
- Reducing saturated fats
- Physical Activity: Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week (e.g., brisk walking, swimming).
- Weight Management: Maintain a healthy body weight.
- Smoking Cessation: Avoid tobacco, as it increases blood pressure.
- Stress Management: Adopt relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga.
Medication Therapy
When lifestyle changes are insufficient, medications may be required. These are categorized into different classes:
- Diuretics: Help remove excess salt and water (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide).
- Beta-blockers: Reduce heart rate and workload (e.g., metoprolol).
- ACE Inhibitors: Relax blood vessels by blocking a hormone (e.g., lisinopril).
- Calcium Channel Blockers: Prevent calcium entry into heart muscles (e.g., amlodipine).
- Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Work similarly to ACE inhibitors but with fewer side effects (e.g., losartan).
Monitoring and Follow-up
Patients should:
- Regularly monitor their blood pressure.
- Visit their doctor for routine check-ups to ensure treatment is effective.
Conclusion
Hypertension is manageable with a combination of healthy habits and proper medical treatment. Close monitoring and collaboration with healthcare providers are key to preventing complications.
Source recommendations
1. 2023 American Heart Association Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension
- https://www.heart.org/-/media/Files/Professional/Quality-Improvement/Pain-Management/AHA-GUIDELINEDRIVEN-MANAGEMENT-OF-HYPERTENSION--AN-EVIDENCEBASED-UPDATE.pdf
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001168
- https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure
- https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2024/02/05/11/43/2023-ESH-Hypertension-Guideline-Update
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001063
2. 2021 European Society of Cardiology/European Society of Hypertension Guidelines for the Management of Arterial Hypertension
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37345492/
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines/Elevated-Blood-Pressure-and-Hypertension
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33710173/
- https://www.ejinme.com/article/S0953-6205(24)00238-3/fulltext
- https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2024/02/05/11/43/2023-ESH-Hypertension-Guideline-Update
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If you or your loved ones experience any of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor in time. Remember that self-medication can be dangerous, and timely diagnosis will preserve the quality and life expectancy.
The heart is an organ that does not know how to "keep silent" if something goes wrong. Chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, dizziness, and rhythm disturbances are the symptoms that require our attention. The best prevention of heart disease is careful attention to your health, regular checkups with a doctor, and a healthy lifestyle. Take care of your heart, and it will serve you for many years!
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