Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease in the world. While the incidence of hypertension increases with age, the risk is higher after the age of 50.
High blood pressure (hypertension) means systolic blood pressure >140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure
>90 mmHg. In other words, systolic blood pressure is >14 and diastolic blood pressure is >9
.
In the treatment of hypertension, antihypertensive drugs, physical activity and diet are used together
good results are provided. Quitting smoking or alcohol, losing weight in overweight or obese individuals, and reducing salt consumption provide a significant positive effect in the treatment. In obese individuals, a 5-10% reduction in weight provides a significant decrease in blood pressure.
Beyond the patient's compliance with treatment, important factors such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, advanced age, and renal failure, which often accompany hypertension, make treatment difficult and increase complications.
Hypertension. Recommendations for Patients
1. First of all, if people are slightly obese or obese, their Body Mass Index should come to the normal range.
People should strive for weight loss.
2. Consumption of fruits and vegetables should be increased. 8-10 portions can be consumed per day.
3. Dietary fat intake should be reduced. Particular attention should be paid to saturated fat consumption. Lean parts of red meat or skinless chicken, fish and turkey can be consumed.
4. Instead of solid oil, oil types such as olive oil, sunflower oil, and corn oil should be used.
5. Low-fat milk and its products should be preferred. 2-3 portions can be consumed per day.
6. Salt consumption should be a maximum of 1.5 grams per day.
7. 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity should be done 5 times a week.
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