High blood pressure can easily be
controlled by lifestyle guidelines for Hypertension. If blood pressure
is not controlled, then plan to take high blood pressure medication.
Most
people who have High blood pressure will need lifelong treatment.
Sticking to the treatment plan is important. It can prevent or delay
the risks of High blood pressure and help to live and stay active
longer.
Hypertension Medication is suggested
- Peoples whose blood pressure remains at 160/100 mmHg or more after following lifestyle guidelines for hypertension.
- Peoples
whose blood pressure remains at 140/90 mmHg or more additionally having
diabetes or cholesterol or having cardiovascular disease after
following lifestyle guidelines for hypertension.
- People whose
blood pressure remains at 130/80 mmHg or more additionally have certain
diseases - have had a recent heart attack, stroke, TIA (transient
ischaemic attack) or chronic kidney diseases. Follow lifestyle
guidelines for hypertension along with the medication to avoid further
risks.
