Long Chau and Viatris Vietnam have launched the "Hypertension Management: Early Detection - Proper Treatment - Healthy Living" project to improve community health.
People with high blood pressure can manage their levels by avoiding alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, and reducing salt intake.
78-year-old Mr. Tan experienced dizziness and vertigo, with blood pressure reaching 200/110 mmHg. Doctors diagnosed potential drug resistance from taking the same medication for years.
During a health check, 33-year-old Nguyen discovered his blood pressure was dangerously high. Doctors advised regular monitoring and lifestyle changes, but he ignored them.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can narrow and harden kidney blood vessels, leading to protein leakage in urine and increasing the risk of kidney failure.
I work night shifts and sometimes need to lift heavy objects. I've had high blood pressure for over 10 years. Is heavy lifting dangerous for me? (Tran Van Tinh, 58, Hung Yen)