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can hypertension Be controlled? ■
In many individuals, hypertension can be controlled by altering lifestyle and
minimizing stress, and by appropriate medication prescribed and monitored
by your doctor. The American Heart Association recommends the following
lifestyle suggestions to prevent or control hypertension:
Don’t smoke.
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Have regular physical checkups.
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Reduce salt and fat intake.
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Maintain proper weight.
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Monitor your blood pressure at periodic intervals.
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Exercise routinely.
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Why measure Blood pressure at home? ■
It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood pressure readings taken
in a doctor’s office or hospital setting might be elevated as a result of appre-
hension and anxiety. This response is commonly called “white coat hyperten-
sion.” In any case, self-measurement at home supplements your doctor’s read-
ings and provides a more accurate, complete blood pressure history. In addi-
tion, clinical studies have shown that the detection and treatment of hyperten-
sion is improved when patients both consult their physicians and monitor their
own blood pressure at home.