Cardiologists answer questions about the disease characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries
High blood pressure, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic disease that affects 35% of the Brazilian population, according to data from the Ministry of Health. In addition, it is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack and stroke. Subsequently, cardiologists Dr. Isa Braganza and Dr. Marly Uellendahl answers some questions about the disease.
1. When blood pressure is measured and it is found to be high, does it mean that the person has high blood pressure?
Not. There are appropriate tests to diagnose hypertension. One or more episodes cannot characterize the problem, it is necessary to have a diagnostic routine.
2. What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?
Hypertension is a silent disease and symptoms appear only in advanced stages. It is common for the disease to evolve without the patient noticing, but there are people who report frequent episodes of headache and dizziness. It is important to be aware of these signs, as they can be a warning.
3. Is it a genetic disease or is it acquired?
Hypertension can be acquired through poor eating and lifestyle habits, such as excessive salt and fat intake, and a sedentary lifestyle, but it is also considered a genetic disease.
4. What are the consequences for hypertension sufferers?
Cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or stroke is more common in these patients. Cardiac hypertrophy is one of the complications that can occur even late, contributing to heart attack, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, renal dysfunction, hypertensive retinopathy, etc. Hypertension can also compromise the retina.
5. Can anyone with hypertension eat salt?
You can, but in moderation.
6. Can blood pressure medications cause impotence?
Not. This is a myth, there is no study that proves this relationship.
7. How does alcohol change blood pressure?
Alcohol promotes dilation of the arteries (vessels in which oxygenated blood flows) with a reduction in blood pressure. blood pressure and increased heart rate (tachycardia).
8. Does smoking harm people with high blood pressure?
Smoking aggravates the heart disease because it can increase heart rate and blood pressure, or worsen atherosclerosis by hardening the arteries.
9. Does stress make it difficult to control high blood pressure?
Yes. The ideal is to control it.
10. Is it possible to measure blood pressure on any device?
There are currently most used meters in the home, which are portable, and column of mercury with rotation, the most used in hospitals. All of these devices are fine as long as the calibration is checked every six months or at least annually.
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