It had been strongly recommended not to drink beverages rich
in caffeine (or theine) such as coffee, tea, cola, etc. by the direct
relationship between caffeine consumption and elevation of blood pressure.
However, it is currently accepted that moderate consumption (1 or 2 cups of tea
or coffee a day) does not usually alter blood pressure figures . However, there
are individuals who may have higher blood pressure figures when they consume
these drinks, in which case these people should drink decaffeinated beverages.
Pharmacotherapy
If these changes do not help control blood pressure in 3 to
6 months , the disease should be treated with medication. Currently there are a
number of effective and well-tolerated antihypertensive drugs:
• Diuretics, alpha and beta-blockers.
• Calcium channel antagonists.
• Angiotensin type 2 receptor antagonists.
• Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors.
• Direct renin inhibitors.
The choice of antihypertensive treatment must take into
account the characteristics of the patient: associated diseases, physical
characteristics and lifestyle habits, for example. In addition, many patients
require the use of several medications to obtain adequate blood pressure
control.
Treatment
of secondary hypertension
If a cause of hypertension is found, the treatment should be
to correct it, for example, surgically remove the tumor if there is a
pheochromocytoma, or dilate the obstructed renal artery.
Precautionary
measures
Most individuals with hypertension generally have no
symptoms (except when blood pressure levels rise very sharply) and the disease
can thus go unnoticed for many years. So, it is advisable to go to the doctor
from time to time to check blood pressure, even if we are healthy.
It is recommended to take blood pressure as a routine
measurement , at least once a year from the 35-40 years. If there are risk
factors, personal or family (hypertensive relatives, obesity, diabetes, etc.),
this blood pressure control should be started earlier and repeated more
frequently.
Conclusions
Blood pressure never has the same value. It varies
throughout the day. But it should always be below 140 and 90 . If your blood
pressure is above these values, see your Primary Care doctor , even if you have
no symptoms.
Essential arterial hypertension cannot be definitively
cured. Hypertensive patients in whom no cause is found for their hypertension
are chronic patients and must follow the appropriate treatment and regimen
throughout their lives. But it is significant to know that the normalization of
blood pressure with the treatments indicated by your doctor will reduce the
consequences that this disease causes on your heart, your brain, your retina
and your kidney.
Remember that at MAPFRE we take care of your well-being and
that of yours, that is why we offer you Health Insurance with the best coverage
so that you are always protected against any pathology or illness.
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