The American Heart Association and the American Cardiology College presented new guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in adults. The work was published in "Hypertension" magazine.
The authors emphasize that the management of a healthy lifestyle, salt-use, weight control and stress control, helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, as well as cognitive disorders.
Among the main changes is the use of AHA Prevention Risk.
For the first time, the connection between pressure and brain function was emphasized. Early treatment and reaching a similar level of semi-pressure from systolic can to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Democracy. Chronic hypertension is recommended for pregnant women in treatment and prevention.
Updated guidelines are designed to help doctors and patients to achieve blood pressure goals and keep the heart and brain health in the coming years.
Translation of: Euromedia24.com
