Recognizing and treating the risk of high blood pressure
hypertension is the most widespread and therefore most dangerous chronic disease. Since it is not noticeable at first, the Hypertension often neglected in everyday life, but the consequences are serious.
People who Hypertension not regulate permanently, suffer significantly more often from arteriosclerosis and Diabetes, and the risk of heart attack or stroke significant. High blood pressure can be brought under control with individually tailored therapy, medication and a more conscious lifestyle. The key is to consistently adhere to these measures. The motto of the 13th World Hypertension Day in May 2017 was "I'm staying true to myself!". Because far too often, hypertension patients react with negligence when the first therapeutic successes appear.
Therapy for high blood pressure is individual and long-term
This is exactly the insidious thing about the chronic disease hypertension. Even if the blood pressure monitor shows a normal value over a longer period of time, this does not mean that the heart muscle and blood vessels are OK. It takes time for complete regeneration to set in. There is no reason and it is even a fatal mistake to interrupt a sophisticated blood pressure control through medication with self-administered therapy, to only take tablets irregularly or to reduce the dose on your own. If the heart muscle has not recovered, the blood pressure usually rises again unnoticed and initial successes are lost. high blood pressure check In addition to a thorough internal examination, Echocardiography and ultrasound examination of the neck vessels. No less dangerous and often underestimated is the multiple medication, which affects older people in particular. To avoid interactions between the ingredients and to achieve the best possible therapeutic results, professional supervision by a Doctor This is the only way to effectively combat the secondary diseases of High pressure treated and side effects avoided. The practice clinic in Bornheim (Cologne/Bonn) offers a Special consultation for patients with high blood pressure
Detect high blood pressure early
High blood pressure is a disease of civilization that can affect anyone. Statistically, every second German suffers from it at least once in their life, regardless of age. However, it is a particular danger for younger people, who are usually diagnosed and treated late. The cause is our modern everyday life, but high blood pressure can be effectively prevented and treated with a healthy lifestyle and relaxation. A balanced diet Nutrition, sufficient exercise and above all, awareness of the issue are prerequisites. Rule number one is regular blood pressure monitoring. An optimal prerequisite for this is a regular health check. This allows high blood pressure to be detected and treated early. But even a private blood pressure monitor is used correctly; when measuring from the wrist, the device must be placed at the pulse above the heart, which is a good help. Regular calibration of the device is important. A normal value of 120/80 is considered to be acceptable. If it is higher, a doctor should be consulted. Long-term blood pressure measurement The advantage of early Diagnosis are especially non-medicinal measuresthat can be done to reduce the risk. Only in the second step is the treatment with blood pressure tablets to prevent irreparable damage to the heart and blood vessels. There are many different medications for lowering blood pressure, so that if side effects occur, a different medication can be switched to. The doctor can then find the right blood pressure medication for each patient.