Methods for controlling elderly hypertension during the Spring Festival

by 60888888 on 2010-02-04 10:59:39

As the Spring Festival approaches, it is inevitable that families or relatives will indulge in heavy eating and drinking. Both diet and environment can affect the stability of blood pressure, so corresponding preventive measures should be taken for elderly patients with hypertension. Below, I will introduce these measures.

What should the blood pressure of elderly hypertensive patients be controlled to?

Generally speaking, elderly people suffering from hypertension often show an increase in systolic blood pressure as the main symptom. Through basic treatment and drug treatment, the systolic blood pressure should gradually decrease to 20-21.3Kpa (150-160mmHg) and remain at this level. If accompanied by an increase in diastolic blood pressure, it should be controlled around 12-12.8Kpa (90-95mmHg).

Before taking medication, one should consult a doctor, starting with a small dose and gradually reaching the therapeutic dose. When the blood pressure drops to the ideal level, reduce the dosage step by step to the minimum maintenance dose. For elderly hypertensive patients with long-term disease and coronary heart disease, a cautious attitude towards taking antihypertensive drugs is required. Diastolic blood pressure should not be reduced below 11.4Kpa (85mmHg) to avoid triggering acute myocardial infarction. For those with cerebral hypoperfusion or renal insufficiency, their blood pressure should not be lowered too much. It is essential to follow medical advice and adhere to the principle of gradual blood pressure reduction.

In addition, for some mild elderly hypertensive patients without damage to the heart, kidneys, or brain, drug treatment may not be necessary. Often, general basic treatments can be effective. These include a regular lifestyle, timely sleep and rest, balancing work and leisure, emotional stability, daily physical activity, quitting smoking if applicable, avoiding greasy food (please refer to the hypertension diet), and weight loss for obese individuals. Taking these measures can help control blood pressure.