How is high blood pressure treated?

The article is professionally consulted by Cardiologists and Interventional Cardiologists, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

High blood pressure is a fairly common disease and many people suffer from it today, if it is left untreated for a long time, it can cause heart damage and stroke. Therefore, proper treatment of high blood pressure will help control the situation and minimize the risk of complications.

According to a survey by the Vietnam National Heart Institute, high blood pressure can seriously affect up to a quarter of adults in Vietnam. With silent, unclear signs, high blood pressure is known as the silent killer, which can lead to a number of dangerous diseases and even death.
High blood pressure will affect the artery walls and cause atherosclerosis, damage to blood vessels or organs such as eyes, heart, brain and kidneys. Early detection of the disease will make an important contribution to the effective treatment of high blood pressure.

Depending on the severity of the disease, hypertension is specifically classified as follows:
Prehypertension: a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg or higher; Grade 1: blood pressure readings 140/90 – 159/99 mmHg Grade 2: blood pressure readings 160/100 mmHg or higher; High blood pressure emergency (a life-threatening condition): a blood pressure reading of 180/110 mmHg or higher.

The principle of treatment of high blood pressure is to monitor blood pressure regularly, to treat it properly and sufficiently, long-term to achieve the treatment goal of bringing blood pressure back to < 140/90 mmHg and minimizing the risks. cardiovascular muscle.
2.1 Using drugs to treat high blood pressure One of the ways to treat high blood pressure is to use drugs, the doctor will examine and prescribe many different drugs until the patient's body accepts the drug for high blood pressure. Suitable pressure:
Beta-blockers: Have the effect of dilating the arteries and helping the heart beat slower, putting less pressure on the heart. The effect of the drug is to reduce the pressure of blood pumped through the arteries with each heartbeat and block certain hormones in the body that cause blood pressure to rise; Diuretics: One of the causes of high blood pressure is high salt intake and excess fluid in the body. Diuretics to treat high blood pressure have the effect of excreting salt and excess fluid from the body through urine, helping to lower blood pressure; Angiotensin and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: Angiotensin is a chemical that causes the walls of arteries and blood vessels to narrow. Medications that inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme prevent the body from making too much of this chemical, thereby reducing blood pressure and dilating blood vessels. Angiotensin receptor blockers prevent Angiotensin from binding to its receptors causing vasoconstriction. Calcium blockers: This type of antihypertensive drug works to block some calcium radicals from entering the heart muscle, reducing pressure from the heart and reducing blood pressure; Alpha-2 Blockers: This medication lowers blood pressure and dilates blood vessels. The mechanism of this drug is to change nerve impulses that cause blood vessel constriction, thereby relaxing blood vessels and effectively lowering blood pressure.

2.2 How to treat high blood pressure without medication In addition to using medication to treat high blood pressure, patients can apply the following home remedies for high blood pressure:
Combine with healthy lifestyle adjustments; Build a healthy diet with nutritious foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, meat, fish and limit the use of foods that are high in sugar, fried foods and do not add too much. salt in food; Strengthen sports to improve resistance; Maintain a healthy weight; Control stress, anxiety, keep psychological stability; Limit the use of alcoholic beverages, caffeine; When you have high blood pressure, to ensure safety and peace of mind about your health condition, you should see a doctor at a reputable hospital. The Basic Hypertension Examination Package and the Advanced Hypertension Examination Package deployed at Vinmec International General Hospital will help determine the causes, complications and levels of hypertension, thereby taking treatment measures. appropriate for the medical condition.
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