{"id":4943,"date":"2023-07-17T00:01:32","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T00:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/?p=4943"},"modified":"2025-04-24T17:26:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T17:26:23","slug":"hypertension-rapid-fire-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/hypertension-rapid-fire-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypertension: Rapid-Fire Basics and Key Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Think hypertension and you tend to assume that it\u2019s an illness that affects only the elderly. Turns out, that\u2019s a myth and hypertension is increasing common among the youth \u2013 all the more reason that you bring yourself up to speed on what it is and how to save yourself from it. Dr. Sucharitha&nbsp;has the lowdown.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What exactly is hypertension?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Hypertension is&nbsp;raised blood pressure&nbsp;in the blood vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What blood pressure is defined as hypertensive?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">A blood pressure of or above&nbsp;140\/90&nbsp;is defined as hypertension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Blood pressure above 180\/110 is known as&nbsp;hypertensive emergency, which needs immediate intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Why is it important to treat hypertension?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">It\u2019s important to treat hypertension to prevent&nbsp;cardiovascular disease (CAD)&nbsp;including stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Lowering systolic blood pressure by 10mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 5mmHg reduces the risk of death due to CAD by 50% and reduces the risk of stroke death by 50 to 60%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Why does hypertension happen in teens and young adults?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">For the most part, the reason is&nbsp;unknown&nbsp;but it is believed that it can be a result of&nbsp;environmental or genetic factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Genetic factors implies that there\u2019s increased risk if your parents have hypertension due to an alpha adducin gene association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. What are the environmental factors?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">obesity&nbsp;and weight gain as the single most important risk factor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">a diet low in&nbsp;calcium, potassium and magnesium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">consumption of&nbsp;alcohol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">vitamin D&nbsp;deficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. How can an ABPM test help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">A single recording of blood pressure at a healthcare centre&nbsp;cannot&nbsp;say if you are hypertensive or not. This is because of factors such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">White coat hypertension: where your blood pressure (temporarily) rises on visiting a doctor for a regular check-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Episodic hypertension: when you are under stress or in the middle of a physical activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Nocturnal dipping: when you are in sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">So hypertension can be diagnosed accurately and effectively only with 24-hour&nbsp;ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/test-booking.php\">Book an ABPM test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>What is secondary hypertension?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Secondary hypertension is hypertension due to some other organs or hormonal defects in your body, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">coarctation&nbsp;(narrowing) of aorta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">endocrinal&nbsp;(hormonal) causes like conns, Liddle\u2019s and pheochromocytoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">renal&nbsp;causes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">obstructive&nbsp;sleep apnoea&nbsp;syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">By establishing and correcting these causes, your hypertension can revert to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>W<\/strong>hat is the treatment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Hypertension cannot be cured, but can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet and exercise right from a young age. This also prevents other conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">If your blood pressure is consistently above 140\/90mmHg or your average value on ABPM is above 140\/90 mmHg, or there is evidence of target organ damage or increased cardio vascular risk, see a doctor immediately for treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important note: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advice not prescriptive. Consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment if experiencing symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think hypertension and you tend to assume that it\u2019s an illness that affects only the elderly. Turns out, that\u2019s a myth and hypertension is increasing common among the youth \u2013 all the more reason that you bring yourself up to speed on what it is and how to save yourself from it. 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