Patient's question:
My uncle measured his blood pressure three days in a row at home and it was high. He wants to go to the hospital for a check-up. I would like to ask, what does a detailed check of the six items for high blood pressure include?Doctor's answer:
If it is said that blood pressure readings are consistently high for three consecutive days, it can be diagnosed as hypertension. The six-item hypertension examination generally includes blood lipid tests, blood sugar tests, liver and kidney function tests, electrocardiograms, and urinalysis. For patients with hypertension, it is recommended to monitor these items once a year. In daily life, antihypertensive drugs can be taken to maintain blood pressure at a stable level and undergo irregular tests.