High blood pressure warning: the dangers cannot be ignored
High blood pressure is a common but dangerous health problem, and persistent high blood pressure can lead to serious complications, such as:
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Stroke
- kidney disease
- Retinopathy
Therefore, it is important to understand the dangers of hypertension early and take control measures.
The normal blood pressure range is systolic blood pressure less than 120 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure less than 80 mmHg.
If your blood pressure is outside this range, especially if it is consistently above this range, monitoring and treatment may be needed to prevent the risk of cardiovascular disease.
It is recommended that every adult have their blood pressure checked at least every two years, even if there are no obvious symptoms.
For those who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or have other cardiovascular risk factors, blood pressure may need to be checked more frequently.
Excessive salt intake may cause water retention in the body and increase blood pressure.
A high-salt diet will harden the blood vessel walls and increase the burden on the heart.
Therefore, patients with high blood pressure should reduce their salt intake, pay attention to the salt content of food, and choose low-sodium foods and condiments.
Revisit and change your lifestyle to live in a healthier way.
Not only does this process help control blood pressure, it can also:
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