Hello, my age is 38 year , I check my BP first...

what is the defintion of hypertension ?

what is the treatment of blood pressure ?

• reduce the amount of salt you eat and have a generally healthy diet
• cut back on alcohol if you drink too much
• lose weight if you're overweight
• exercise regularly
• cut down on caffeine
• stop smoking
• try to get at least 6 hours of sleep a night

• ACE inhibitors – such as enalapril
• angiotensin-2 receptor blockers (ARBs) – such as candesartan, irbesartan, losartan, valsartan and olmesartan
• calcium channel blockers – such as amlodipine, felodipine and nifedipine or diltiazem and verapamil.
• diuretics – such as indapamide and bendroflumethiazide
• beta-blockers – such as atenolol and bisoprolol
• alpha-blockers – such as doxazosin

what are the risk factor of hypertnesion ?

1. are over the age of 65
2. are overweight or obese
3. have a relative with high blood pressure
4. eat too much salt and don't eat enough fruit and vegetables
5. don't do enough exercise
6. drink too much alcohol or coffee
7. smoke
8. don't get much sleep or have disturbed sleep

• Blood pressur monitoring for at least 1 week
• lifestyle modification