Once the diagnosis of high blood pressure is made, it is important to start treatment even if one has no symptoms. Because there are no symptoms, many individuals delay treatment and then it is too late to reverse any of the complications. The treatment is life long.
Blood pressure goals aren't the same for everyone. Although everyone should strive for blood pressure readings below 140/90, doctors recommend lower readings for people with certain conditions.
Blood pressure treatment goals
140/90- for the health adult
130/80- for those with chronic kidney disease, diabetes or heart disease
120/80- for those with a weak heart
Drug treatment
The treatment of hypertension is straightforward. Over the last three decades various guidelines have been established. There are also numerous types of drugs used to treat hypertension and which drug the physician selects is based on his/her experience. For most individuals, a single drug may suffice, and in others multiple drugs may be required to control the blood pressure.
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