Head of the cardiology department of the FSCC FMBA of Russia Nikolai Dupik explained what should be done in the evening to avoid the morning pressure surge.
In the morning, even healthy people have pressure usually goes up. It is known that the peak of heart attacks and strokes occurs in the early hours.
Blood pressure indicators are not a constant value and depend on many factors. We are talking about physical and emotional stress, taking stimulants such as tea, coffee, nicotine. And, of course, the mental state of a person is important – from stress and anxiety, pressure can not only rise, but jump sharply.
The main causes of high blood pressure:
- hereditary predisposition,
- constant stress,
- overexertion,
- malnutrition (you eat too much salt),
- obesity
- lack of exercise
- alcohol abuse
Pressure surges are fraught with the risk of heart attack and stroke in the first hours after waking up, especially in people who have problems with the cardiovascular system.
— To prevent a sharp rise in blood pressure in the morning, it is necessary through lifestyle changes and taking medication to achieve adequate control of hypertension, said Dupik.
Things to do in the evening:
- < li>Take antihypertensive drugs at night (after discussing this with your doctor);
- Do not overeat at night. Limit salt and refined carbohydrates;
- Take a leisurely walk before bed;
- Do not drink coffee and strong tea;
- Give up smoking and alcohol;
- Avoid stress;
- Keep a routine, trying to go to bed at the same time;
- Do not read the news or watch programs that may upset you.
It is believed that a sharp jump in pressure leads to a heart attack, and that hypertensive patients are consistently at risk.
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