Blood pressure or hypertension It affects one in three adults in the world. This common and deadly condition causes stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney damage and many other health problems. health, as explained by the World Health Organization.
In Panama, the situation is no different, according to the records and health statistics of the Social Insurance Fund, More than 35% of the population suffers from hypertension and they are between the ages of 30 and 79.
High blood pressure is a disease characterized by an increase in pressure inside the blood vessels (arteries), as a result, the blood vessels are progressively damaged, favoring development of cardiovascular diseases.
Hypertensive patients may experience a sudden and sometimes serious episode of high blood pressure, product of driving factors such as stress, cexcessive salt consumption, sedentary lifestyle, among others.
When values reach dangerous levels, it is always necessary to go to Emergencyica for regulating the level in the short term and avoiding a hypertensive crisis.
Normal blood pressure values
When there is a sudden increase in blood pressure above the threshold values, it is a medical emergency, because it can cause damage to organs such as the brain, heart or kidneys. Normal pressure values blood pressure in an adult should be below 140 systolic, more popularly known as “maximum pressure”, and below 90 diastolic pressure, known as “minimum pressure”, i.e. 120/80 mmHg. In people with certain diseases and under medical treatment, the desirable levels are even lower.
If you have never suffered from high blood pressure, there are warning signs that you may be suffering from it. Symptoms are varied and non-specific and may include general weakness, unresponsive headache common medications, dizziness, feeling unsteady. Other more alarming symptoms that may indicate that a major complication has occurred are confusion, visual symptoms, chest pain, or a feeling of shortness of breath.
How to proceed in the event of a sudden increase in tension?
When blood pressure rises suddenly to 180/120 mmHg or more, it is considered which is dangerously high and is a hypertensive crisis that requires immediate medical attention.
A hypertensive crisis is a sudden and serious increase in blood pressure. Symptoms in this case include headache, chest pain, difficulty breathing, numbness, blurred vision and confusion.
There are others health problems that can occur when you have a severe hypertensive condition, such as:
1. Bleeding in the brain or body.
2. Heart attack.
3. Brain attack.
4. Heart failure.
5. Kidney failure.
6. Eye damage or vision loss.
In general, the doctor prescribes medication orally to control the episode and thus quickly reduce tension.
When a hypertensive crisis worsens and causes kidney, brain or cardiology damage, the doctor prescribes intravenous drugs to progressively lower blood pressure. In this case, the patient needs hospitalization Intensive care unit (ICU).
What to do at home?
Medical experts recommend measuring blood pressure at home is a good way to monitor. This method helps doctors know if the medicine is working or if the condition is getting worse.
As for devices for measuring blood pressure at home, they are available in local stores and pharmacies. As for these devices, American Heart Association recommends using the device with an encircling cuff upper arm, whenever available. And he suggests avoiding those that fit on the wrist or finger as they can give less reliable results.
Source: Panama America
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