Current Management of Hypertension related to life style change

 

Why Treat Hypertension ?

To decrease:

• Cerebrovascular Accidents 35-40% 
• Coronary events 20-25% 
• Heart failure 50% 
• Progression of renal disease 
• Progression to severe hypertension 
• All cause mortalit

Goals of Therapy

BP <140/90 mmHg

BP <130/80 mmHg in patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease.
Achieve SBP goal especially in persons         >50 years of age.

Posisi yang benar saat mengukur tekanan darah.