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Top 6 Proven Strategies for Daily High Blood Pressure Management

  Introduction Managing high blood pressure is crucial for maintaining long-term health, especially for those at risk of heart disease. Here, we explore six vital daily practices that can significantly influence your blood pressure levels. 1. Eliminate Smoking Smoking increases blood pressure temporarily, and habitual smoking can lead to sustained hypertension. Avoid all forms of tobacco, including smokeless products, to reduce health risks and manage blood pressure more effectively. 2. Maintain a Healthy Weight Being overweight often correlates with higher blood pressure. Shedding even a moderate amount of weight can have a significant impact on your blood pressure levels. Aim for a balanced diet and regular physical activity for gradual and sustainable weight loss. 3. Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains, and low-fat dairy can help lower blood pressure. Limit salt intake, as it's a known contributor to hypertension. Consider the DAS

A Case of High Blood Pressure: A Caution

In the busy clinical work, we often fail to pay enough attention to some seemingly simple cases, which leads to our neglect of the most basic clinical foundation, that is, the collection of medical history and the interpretation of test results. Here, I would like to share with you a recent clinical encounter in the cause of hypertension .   The patient is an elderly male with repeated dizziness for more than 20 years and a history of hypertension for more than 20 years. He has been hospitalized in our hospital and is now taking " Nifedipine Controlled-Release Tablets 30mg QD" to control his blood pressure. His blood pressure is usually on the high side and generally fluctuates between 160 and 180/80 and 100 mmHg. This time I have been sent to our department for treatment due to dizziness. When entering the department, the main symptom is dizziness, showing drowsiness, without dizziness, recent sleep is still acceptable, accompanied by headache, showing blood vessel dist