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Hello students, if a patient is diagnosed with hypertension or we can say high blood pressure, there are several things that can be advised to help manage the condition and reduce the risk of complication.
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Some are lifestyle modification.
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So lifestyle changes can often help manage hypertension.
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This includes regular exercise, a healthy diet and high in fruits and vegetables, low in sodium etc.
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Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking and alcohol and managing stress.
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Another one is medication.
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So in addition to lifestyle changes, medications may also be prescribed to help lower blood pressure.
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The choice of medication depends on several factors such as age, sex, race, comorbidities and other medications that the patient is taking...