Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with high blood pressure after a thorough examination in the hospital, and I am particularly worried and upset. It is said that the method of detecting high blood pressure through photoelectric tests is reliable. Is the photoelectric test for high blood pressure reliable?Doctor's answer:
Patients with high blood pressure must pay attention to taking antihypertensive drugs for long-term blood pressure control in daily life, while also developing good dietary and lifestyle habits. It is important to avoid foods high in salt content, high sugar, and other foods that may worsen the condition, and to quit bad habits such as smoking and drinking beer. Regular exercise can help keep blood pressure within a normal range. Given the immaturity of technology, patients are better off using traditional methods to measure blood pressure. Ensuring the accuracy of data is crucial for better targeted treatment. The diagnostic criteria for high blood pressure are also continuously being adjusted. Currently, it is believed that patients with the same blood pressure level have different risks of cardiovascular diseases, leading to the concept of blood pressure stratification, which means that patients with different risks of cardiovascular diseases require different appropriate blood pressure levels.