Comparative Analysis of Hypertension Guidelines: Unveiling Consensus and Discrepancies in Lifestyle Modifications for Blood Pressure Control.
Yi WangYanxiang LiuLu LiuLiqiong HongHuimin ChenPublished in: Cardiology research and practice (2023)
Lifestyle modifications are crucial in the treatment of hypertension and should be recommended to most hypertensive patients. Among these lifestyle interventions, diet adaptation containing low sodium and alcohol restriction may be the most effective in reducing blood pressure. Physical exercise and weight reduction are also recommended. In some cases, lifestyle modifications should be tried first. They may also enhance the effects of antihypertensive drugs in other patients.
Keyphrases
- blood pressure
- hypertensive patients
- physical activity
- weight loss
- metabolic syndrome
- heart rate
- cardiovascular disease
- end stage renal disease
- chronic kidney disease
- body mass index
- newly diagnosed
- clinical practice
- peritoneal dialysis
- blood glucose
- type diabetes
- alcohol consumption
- weight gain
- skeletal muscle
- body weight
- patient reported