How to prevent and control hypertension?

1, to increase the blood pressure self-test. Patients with hypertension should increase their blood pressure self-test, seek medical advice in time if they find any abnormality, and do not adjust the drug dosage and drug type by themselves.

2, pay attention to cold and warm. Always listen to the weather forecast, pay close attention to climate change, and add clothes in time according to weather changes to prevent colds. Shoes and socks should be warm, breathable and hygroscopic, the soles should be non-slip and the feet should be warm and comfortable. Try not to go out in windy and rainy days after the cold wave to avoid cold stimulation.

3. Pay attention to a healthy diet. Eat more fish and less or no red meat. Red meat, such as pork, beef and mutton, contains high cholesterol and saturated fatty acids, while fish food, especially deep-sea fish, contains more unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fatty acid is a kind of fat component directly related to atherosclerosis. Eating a lot of saturated fatty acids will increase the synthesis of cholesterol in human body, while unsaturated fatty acids can reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Reducing the total fat in food, reducing saturated fatty acids and increasing the intake of unsaturated fatty acids are not only conducive to controlling blood lipid levels, but also beneficial to blood pressure.

4. Adhere to moderate exercise. Reasonable exercise is beneficial to blood pressure control and reduce complications. Patients with hypertension can master the amount of exercise according to their physical condition and blood pressure, and feel comfortable.

Walking is the simplest exercise and can be used by all kinds of patients with hypertension. Studies have shown that after a long walk, diastolic blood pressure can be significantly reduced and symptoms will be improved. The walking time is generally 15 ~ 50 minutes, once or twice a day, and the speed can be determined according to everyone's physical condition. It is best to choose a place with fresh outdoor air.

5. Beware of mood swings and excessive fatigue. Extreme anger or nervousness can induce myocardial infarction and stroke. Therefore, patients with hypertension should maintain an optimistic and happy mood and avoid ecstasy, rage, depression, sadness, fear and shock. Also beware of excessive fatigue, because fatigue will increase the burden on the heart and lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events such as myocardial infarction.