Taking medication as prescribed and maintaining healthy habits such as a low-salt diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep can help control high blood pressure.
I have had hypertension for over a year, take medication regularly, and my blood pressure is currently stable. Do I need to take medication for this condition long-term, possibly for life? What about my specific case? (Tran Hai Dang, 61, Nghe An)
A patient from TP HCM, Nhung Le, asks about the health implications of stopping hypertension medication after her condition stabilized, citing concerns about kidney damage from prolonged use.
Professor Pham Manh Hung, director of the Cardiovascular Institute - Hospital 198, states that insufficient rest, measuring blood pressure immediately after drinking coffee, sitting with crossed legs, or talking during measurement are common mistakes.
Prolonged hot weather above 35 degrees Celsius, combined with dehydration and electrolyte loss, can cause a sudden increase in blood pressure, raising the risk of cardiovascular events.
Mad, 54, an Australian national, experienced sudden fatigue and shortness of breath after waiting for more than three hours at the airport, diagnosed with heatstroke on a background of hypertension.
Sudden, severe blood pressure spikes can cause restlessness, dizziness, and mild headaches, often without prior warning, posing a significant risk of damage to the heart, brain, and kidneys.
A 66-year-old patient, Mr. Viet, suffering from prolonged hypertension caused by renal artery stenosis, underwent a procedure where doctors successfully placed two stents to clear the blocked vessel.
