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Warning:
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Diastolic blood pressure values above 120mmHg require immediate
medical treatment.
2.3. What can be done if your blood pressure values are consistently
high or low?
a) Please consult your doctor.
Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) are
associated with considerable health risks. The concern is the arterial
blood vessels of your body, which are endangered due to constriction
caused by deposits in the vessel walls. (Arteriosclerosis) This can and does
cause deficient supply of blood to important organs such as the heart,
brain, and muscles. Furthermore, with long-term continuously increased
blood pressure values, the heart will become structurally damaged.
There are many different causes of high blood pressure. We differentiate
between common primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary
hypertension. Secondary hypertension (high) can be related to specific
organ malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for information about the
possible origins of your own increased blood pressure values.
Lifestyle changes may assist in the reduction of a medically established
high blood pressure prevention. These lifestyle changes should be
practiced on a continual basis:
1. Eating habits
• Strive for a healthy weight corresponding to your age.
• Avoid excessive consumption of common salt.
(Many packed foods contain large amounts of salt.)
• Avoid fatty foods.
