Hypertensive patients should take corresponding treatment measures according to the severity of the condition. If the condition is severe, medication is needed to stabilize blood pressure. If the condition is not particularly severe, blood pressure can also be stabilized through conservative means. So, do hypertensive patients need to take medication for life?
First of all, we need to know that the purpose of taking antihypertensive drugs is to control blood pressure within the normal range. When blood pressure is within this range, our body condition is relatively normal. In other words, if we can ensure that blood pressure is within a normal range, we may not need to take medication all the time.
Regarding hypertension, we need to understand the specific definition of hypertension. The definition of hypertension varies between domestic and international standards. Comparatively, China’s standard is stricter. Internationally, normal blood pressure values are usually between 90 and 140, which is a familiar range. However, China’s standard is 80 to 130.
After knowing the normal range of blood pressure, we also have to understand the concept of borderline hypertension. Borderline hypertension, as the name suggests, means that its value is at a critical point. Specifically, when our systolic blood pressure is between 130 and 140, and diastolic is between 80 and 90, this is what we call borderline hypertension. During this time, we may not need to take medication continuously, or temporarily not taking medication is not a big problem. However, we need to regularly test our blood pressure values, maintain control, to prevent blood pressure from rising too high because it is close to hypertension.
With the comprehensive understanding of this issue above, not all hypertensive patients need long-term medication to stabilize blood pressure. The severity of hypertension varies, and treatment measures differ. As long as blood pressure is within the normal range, it is important to maintain good dietary and lifestyle habits.
