Changes You Can Make to Manage 高血压
Fighting back against the 'silent killer'
高血压, also known as hypertension, is a symptomless “silent killer” that quietly damages blood vessels 和 leads to serious health problems.
虽然没有治疗方法, using medications as prescribed 和 making lifestyle changes can enhance your quality of life 和 reduce your risk of heart disease, 中风, 肾脏疾病和其他疾病.
了解你的数字.
Is your blood pressure in a healthy or an unhealthy range? The best way to know is to get your blood pressure checked.
If you’re diagnosed with high blood pressure, you should monitor your blood pressure regularly. Maintaining an awareness of your numbers can alert you to any changes 和 help you detect patterns. Tracking your results over time will also reveal if the changes you’ve made are working. 下载一个 printable blood pressure log (PDF).
| 血压类别 | SYSTOLIC mm Hg (upper number) | 和/或 | DIASTOLIC mm Hg (lower number) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 正常的 | 小于120 | 和 | 少于80 |
| 升高 | 120 – 129 | 和 | 少于80 |
| HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 1 | 130 – 139 | or | 80 – 89 |
| HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 2 | 140或以上 | or | 90分或以上 |
| 高血压危象 (consult your doctor immediately) | 大于180 | 和/或 | 大于120 |
Make changes that matter:
- 饮食均衡 这是 低盐
- 限制酒精
- Enjoy regular physical activity
- 管理压力
- Maintain a healthy weight
- 戒烟
- Take your medications properly
- Work together with your health care professional
Managing blood pressure is a lifelong commitment.
If you have high blood pressure, it’s vital that you listen to your health care professional. Remember: You’re a part of your health care team. You 和 your health care professional are partners.
Educate yourself about HBP 和 learn how to monitor your blood pressure at home. Armed with this information, you can commit to living heart healthy.
By adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle, you can:
