Patient's question:
My father has high blood pressure and needs to measure his blood pressure at fixed times every day. I want to know what the diagnostic criteria for nocturnal hypertension are?Doctor's answer:
The diagnostic criteria for hypertension are unrelated to daytime or nighttime, as both recommend a systolic blood pressure of no less than 140 mmHg and a diastolic blood pressure of no less than 90 mmHg. Of course, blood pressure may have some fluctuations, as long as most of the time it remains within the normal range. Appropriate antihypertensive medication treatment should be decided under the guidance of a doctor during face-to-face consultations. Monitor the data and blood pressure, maintain a low-salt, low-fat diet, control food intake appropriately, engage in regular exercise, and manage body weight.