Text: Dr. Zhang
Edited by Fanguang
Before reading this article, I sincerely invite you to click "Follow", so that you can access a series of high-quality articles at any time, and at the same time facilitate discussion and sharing, thank you for your support~
At a community health lecture in Chengdu, Zhou Guifang, a Chinese painting teacher, heard an explanation about the link between high blood pressure and heart disease.
She had always thought that her mild high blood pressure was not a big problem, but the content of the lecture made her worried.
After the lecture, she decided to go to the hospital for a more detailed examination.
At a tertiary hospital in Chengdu, Zhou Guifang underwent a comprehensive heart health assessment.
The results of the examination showed that although her blood pressure was only 156, which was a type 1 hypertension, due to the natural narrowing of the blood vessels, the heart had signs of impaired function, and she would have a heart attack if she was not careful.
The doctor told her that even mild hypertension should not be taken lightly, especially for the elderly, and the potential risk of high blood pressure to the heart cannot be ignored.
As a common chronic disease, it increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, stroke, etc.
For older adults, even if their blood pressure is controlled in the range of stage 1 hypertension, their potential threat to heart health cannot be ignored.
First, let's take a look at the classification of hypertension.
According to the value of blood pressure, hypertension is classified as grade 1 (mild), grade 2 (moderate), and grade 3 (severe).
Many people think that only moderate or severe hypertension is a cause for concern, but in reality, even mild hypertension can cause damage to blood vessels and increase the risk of heart disease in the long run.
Therefore, once the blood pressure exceeds the standard value of 139, it should be treated with caution.
Long-term high blood pressure puts too much pressure on the heart, causing the heart muscle to thicken and gradually weaken the heart function.
Not only does this increase the risk of heart disease, but it can also lead to serious problems such as heart failure.
Let's talk about a topic that is not often talked about: the early signs of heart disease.
Many people think that only when they have symptoms such as chest pain and tightness do they need to pay attention to their heart health.
However, in fact, heart disease may have no obvious symptoms in the early stage, or the symptoms may be very subtle, such as mild chest discomfort, fatigue, difficulty breathing, etc.
Therefore, it is very important for patients with high blood pressure to have regular cardiac function tests.
In addition, there is an important topic of "lifestyle interventions for heart disease".
For people with high blood pressure, lifestyle changes are key to reducing the risk of heart disease.
This does not mean to do strenuous exercise or strictly control the diet, but to maintain healthy Xi, such as avoiding excessive mental stress, maintaining good sleep quality, avoiding tobacco and alcohol, etc.
We would like to emphasize the "personalized approach to hypertension management".
Everyone's physical condition and living environment are different, so the management of hypertension also requires an individualized plan.
Another aspect that is easily overlooked is the relationship between emotions and high blood pressure.
Long-term negative emotions, such as depression and anger, can affect blood pressure and even increase the risk of heart disease.
Therefore, maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude and learning to manage your emotions effectively are essential to control high blood pressure and prevent heart disease.
"The Effect of Blood Pressure Fluctuations on Heart Health". Many people with high blood pressure may notice that their blood pressure goes up and down, and this fluctuation is actually an additional challenge for the heart.
Fluctuations in blood pressure not only increase the risk of heart disease, but can also lead to other complications.
Therefore, maintaining blood pressure stability is not only about controlling blood pressure levels, but also about controlling blood pressure values.
It is worth mentioning the "family history of heart disease risk". If you have heart disease in your family, the risk of heart disease in other family members increases accordingly.
This is not only due to genetic factors, but also to lifestyle Xi and environmental factors that family members may share.
Therefore, for patients with high blood pressure who have a family history of heart disease, it is more important to pay attention to their heart health.
What do you have to say about this? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section!
Original debut, plagiarism and handling must be investigated!