Hypertension is one of the most significant risk factors for death, in Russia this disease affects nearly one-third of the population in the world - one and a half billion. Today, on the International Day against hypertension, we'll talk about how to protect yourself and your family from the dangerous disease.
Our expert - Director of Federal State Research Center for Preventive Medicine, Federal Agency for high-tech health care Sergey Fighters .
Where does the hypertension?
The fact that the prevalence of hypertension take such a huge scale, play the role of several factors: the level of socio-economic development, people's attitude to the preservation of health, the prevalence of risk factors that provoke disease.
The most important point is the critical age. Of course, this does not mean that every person older should have hypertension, but nevertheless, in Russian hypertension begins on average 35-40 years in males and 40-50 years in females. Another reason - excessive salt intake (estimated: the salt we eat twice as much than necessary). And besides, - overweight and obesity . Moreover, not subcutaneous obesity And the accumulation of abdominal fat - in middle age hypertension mainly occurs for this reason. The fat in the abdominal cavity of hormonally active, it triggers the processes that lead to an increase Blood Pressure , Atherosclerosis, diabetes and, ultimately, heart attacks . stroke and death. If a person gains the courage and removes excess weight, high blood pressure with high probability goes.
Finally, smoking - is also a serious factor provoking hypertension.
How is hypertension?
Arterial pressure - It is the force with which the heart is forcing blood through the body. For him the important blood parameters, and the size and flexibility of blood vessels.
The top number when referring to blood pressure is systolic blood pressure, which occurs when the heart contracts. The norm for adults are considered numbers between 90 and 140. The bottom shows the diastolic pressure is determined between heartbeats, when the heart relaxes, "resting." The norm for adults are considered numbers between 60 and 90.
Hypertension - a chronic condition in which the blood pressure is elevated. For a long time this condition can develop without symptoms, but when the blood pressure reaches the critical numbers affects the arteries and vital organs. Hypertension causes the heart disease, kidney disease, stroke It contributes to the development of diabetes.
"It is not necessary to have high blood pressure, so it worked as a risk factor for heart attack or stroke. Even moderately elevated blood pressure enough for the development of the dramatic events. The fact that hypertension is not a direct cause of heart attack or stroke, but to a great extent contributes to this ", - emphasizes Sergei fighters.
CATEGORIES blood pressure in adults (over 18 years)
Category Systolic blood Diastolic blood
Pressure Pressure
Optimal & lt; 120 and & lt; 80
Average 120 - 129 and / or 80 - 84
High normal 130 -139, and / or 85 - 89
Hypertension
1 degree 140 - 159 and / or 90 - 99
Hypertension
2 degrees 160 - 179 and / or 100 - 109
Hypertension
Grade 3 & gt; 180 & gt; 110
Isolated systolic
hypertension & gt; 140 & lt; 90
For patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease any numbers above 130/85 are considered to be high blood pressure.
"Hypertension starts at 140 to 90. However, there is such a thing as a" high normal "blood pressure. This area is 130-140 systolic blood pressure. This is a normal pressure for people who do not have additional factors cardiovascular risk sosudsitogo (obesity, smoking, high cholesterol, old age) and high for those who have them ", - says Sergey fighters.
Keep your blood pressure under control!
Once a person reaches the age of 35-40 years for men and 40-50 years for women, it is necessary to measure blood pressure. At least once a year. When the first symptoms - weight, headache, feeling hot, especially in situations of emotional stress, it is necessary to apply to the local doctor. Urgently need to go to the doctor when it detects pronounced increase in blood pressure over 160.
"Hypertension can be prevented by following these simple rules. This is quite real in my life and was confirmed by evidence-based medicine. If you already have confirmed hypertension, it is necessary to understand that it is unfortunately impossible to cure. Medication will last indefinitely. The trouble with hypertension is that the normalization of the pressure provokes them is not to take drugs, and that the principle of a compressed spring. Lower blood pressure, became feel better, like you can not take drugs. And in fact this is a very big mistake, because blood pressure is sure to rise again, and with it - the risk of heart attack and stroke, "- said Sergey fighters.
Recall that in Moscow, check the status of their cardiovascular system is completely free №5 Pavilion at the Exhibition Centre in the framework of health-prevention program "Check your heart", organized by the All-Russian public organization League of Nation's Health.
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