The American Cardiac Association and the American College of Cardiology have released their first new set of guidance to help minimize hypertension from 2017.
The new guidelines used by clinicians across the country recommend that Americans limit the amount of alcohol they consume. While the completely refusing to consume alcohol is preferable, groups find that men should limit their intake to no more than two drinks a day, while women have to limit their intake to no more than one day.
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure increases over time with alcohol intake, according to a report published on August 14. Data find that those who avoid drinking alcohol have a low risk of hypertension and that those who reduce intake by at least 50%have experienced healthy blood pressure levels.
Updated guidelines are now instructing doctors to recommend treating those with hypertension at Stage 1, not just Stage 2.
Dr. Elizabeth Mazyna reads a blood pressure gauge during a study of the patient June Mendes in the health center of Codman Square on April 11, 2006 in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
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Although the Guidelines for 2017 would prescribe changes in lifestyle and medicines at those with a systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher, clinicians are already advised to recommend changes in lifestyle of those in the range of 130-139 mm Hg. The blood pressure gauge uses a unit of measurement called millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) to measure the pressure in your blood vessels.
“By dealing with the individual risks earlier and offering more life -long life strategies, the direction in 2025 aims to help clinicians help more people manage their blood pressure and reduce heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes,” Directors said.
Guidance still calls people to reduce salt intake
Experts continue to emphasize that reducing sodium intake is essential for minimizing hypertension. According to health guidelines, it is recommended that people limit sodium consumption to 2300 mg per day, with a non -1500 mg profane purpose.
The report emphasizes that most adults receive sodium intake from eating packed and food, instead of adding salt to the food they prepare. New guidelines encourage people to explore the sodium content of food they eat and use salt substitutes enriched with potassium when possible.
Guidelines recommend that people take a healthy diet, such as a dash feeding plan, which gives a high -vegetable nutrition, fruit, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds and low -fat or non -ropical dairy products, while including lean meat and poultry, fish and non -throaty.
Exercises are also recommended, with experts calling for at least 75-150 minutes of physical activity every week, from cardio to weight training.
Is heart disease still the leading cause of death?
Yes, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States and around the world, although there are many ways to avoid hypertension and maintain healthy blood pressure, according to the report.
Almost half (46.7%) of adults in the United States have higher than normal blood pressure, referring to hypertension at Stage 1 or Stage 2.
Stage 1 Hypertension refers to those with systolic blood pressure from 130 to 139 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure between 80 and 89 mm Hg.
Meanwhile, stage 2 hypertension refers to those with systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher or higher or diastolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher.
A sign explaining the absence of salt shakers was published at a table at a restaurant on the market in Boston on August 21, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
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What factors do blood pressure form?
The new guidelines list the various factors that affect blood pressure, including the following:
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Behavioral, environmental, hormonal and genetic influences.
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Dietary factors, including sodium intake (recommended no more), potassium intake (recommended) and alcohol consumption (little for no one is recommended)
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Taking fiber, calcium, magnesium and vegetable protein
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Weight and related metabolic problems
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Age, obesity and insulin resistance
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Sleep disturbances and psychosocial stressors
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Physical activity and fitness
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Ecological exposures and chemical toxins, including air pollution and heavy metals
This article originally appeared in the USA Today: The new blood pressure instructions suggest you give up these two things