HANDBOOK FOR PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION

What is high blood pressure?

Anyone at any age can have high blood pressure.

The risk increases in middle age and is more common in the elderly.

* Blood pressure when measured will have 2 indexes: The higher index is systolic blood pressure, the lower index is diastolic blood pressure.

Risk factors for hypertension

WHY

BLOOD PRESSURE MUST BE CONTROLLED WELL?

Complications

High blood pressure, if not treated properly, can cause many complications affecting other organs in the body:

ADVICE

FOR PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION

 Tip 1 

Treatment compliance

Adherence to treatment (taking medication and making lifestyle changes) is very important for good control of hypertension.

o    3D Standard: Correct prescription, adequate dose, every day

·   As directed by physician

·   Correct dosage and number of uses

·   Do not double the dose (if you miss a dose)

o    Tell your doctor about other medications you are taking.

·   Other medications

·   Functional foods

o    Regular check-ups on time

· Re-   evaluate blood pressure

·   Adjust dosage or change medication (when necessary)

o    Do not take medication without permission

·   Without a doctor's prescription

·   Sharing prescriptions with others

·   Following an old prescription without consulting a doctor

* Some drugs to treat high blood pressure cause side effects.

 Tip 2 

Self-monitoring of blood pressure

Keep blood pressure stable

·   Regularly monitor blood pressure at home as directed by your doctor

·   Record results in the tracking log

·   Bring the book with you every time you go for a check-up.

Notes when measuring blood pressure

·   Regularly check your blood pressure monitor

·   Rest at least 5 minutes before measuring blood pressure

·   Measure blood pressure at the same time of day

Measurement positions can be:

·   Regularly check your blood pressure monitor

·   Arm placed at heart level

·   Do not shake your legs, move, or talk

 Tip 3 

Change your lifestyle

 Quit smoking

Risk of cardiovascular disease because it will make blood pressure and coronary artery disease worse

Limit alcohol

May increase blood pressure, especially serious  in patients with hypertension or coronary artery disease.

 Tip 4 

Maintain a heart-healthy diet

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