Cardiovascular diseases are the cause of the death of millions of people of the planet. In Belarus, they are also in the first place in mortality. The presence of such a disease and the first “bell” serves, most often, unexpectedly showed itselfHypertensive crisis.
What is a hypertensive crisis and how does it manifest?
Hypertonic crisis -This is a sharp increase in blood pressure lasting from several hours to several days.
It manifests itself in a sharp deterioration in well -being: appearanceheadache, nausea, vomiting, pain in the heart. The crisis is often accompanied by dizziness, flickering of “flies”, numbness of the tongue, lips, skin of the face and hands; The appearance of weakness in the legs is also possible.
The outcome of a hypertensive crisis may be myocardial infarction or stroke-Terrible, dangerous states that can not be allowed!
Factors provoking a hypertensive crisis:
- Psycho -emotionaland physical strain.
- Terminationor irregular intake of antihypertensive (reducing blood pressure) drugs.
- ExcessiveThe use of table salt, fluids.
- Alcohol abuse(Drinking people suffer from blood pressure in 2 times more often than nonsense), tobacco surge (one cigarette causes a rise in blood pressure to 30mm hg).
- Excess body weight(Extra kilogram of weight increases blood pressure by 1-3mm.
- A sedentary lifestyle.
- Changeatmospheric pressure, weather dependence.
The optimal blood pressure should be no more than 120/80mm hg. Normal blood pressure - 130/80mm. Border is considered blood pressure-130-139 / 80-89mm RT.
Arterial pressure above 140/90mm. It is considered arterial hypertension!
What to do with a sudden rise in hell
If you have a hell, give yourself self -help:
- Take under your tongueLift and dissolve until completely dissolved the drug of captopril (25-50 mg).
- AcceptConvenient pose, preferably horizontal.
- After 30 minutes. Repeated blood pressure. If there is no change, repeat the technique of captopril.
- If hell has decreasedOn 20mm. And more, continue (or resume) hypotensive therapy prescribed by the doctor.
- PressureIt should be reduced gradually for 1 hour.
- Necessaryhave medications at hand in case of an unexpected increase in blood pressure (for example Capotopril).
- If the pressure rise is excessive(over 2200/100mm hg) or is accompanied by the appearance of rag pain, enhancing headaches, or the appearance of weakness in the limbs, speech impairment -call a doctor to the house.
But the attack has passed, the pressure managed to reduce the pressure, the patient is not threatened by complications, but fear and anxiety do not leave ... Often a person, especially lonely, fears that after the ambulance departure, he will be bad again, nervous. That's whyAfter the crisis, it is necessary to accept any sedative (calming)means(Corvalol, infusion of valerian) and try to fall asleep. Sedatives will help relieve excitement and avoid insomnia, which in itself can become an impetus for a new increase in blood pressure.
How to avoid repetition of a hypertensive crisis
In order to avoid the repetition of a hypertensive crisis, it is necessary:
- Regularlymeasure blood pressure.
- RegularlyTake antihypertensive drugs.
- Alwayshave a quick -acting drug (captopril).
- Eat fractionally. At breakfast to work, it is recommended to eat about 30%of the total daily amount of food, for the second breakfast - 20%, lunch - 40%, dinner not more than 10%. Dinner should be no later than 2 hours before bedtime.
- ConsumeNo more than 4-5 g of sodium salt per day (replace salt in spices, do not give me food in a plate). It is better to abandon the use of salted products such as chips, salty crackers, nuts, soy sauce, smoked meats, canned products.
- MoreThere are vegetables and fruits.
- Do not overeat, especially high -calorie foods (animal fats, fatty meat, sweets, potatoes, flour products).
- KnowThe optimal weight for your age and gender.
- AvoidExcessive drinking of alcoholic beverages.
- Refuse From smoking.
- IncreaseEveryday physical activity.
- AchieveReducing the level of psycho -emotional stress (stress) will help easily mastered mental skills (relaxation - respiratory gymnastics, autogenic training).
- News The diary of control of blood pressure in the form:
Date | Times of Day | Blood pressure | Pulse | Notes |
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Remember! The implementation of these recommendations will teach you how to control your illness and live an active, full life!
