Is hypertension grade 3 dangerous?

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Hypertension grade 3 is dangerous according to the individual situation comprehensive consideration.

Is hypertension grade 3 dangerous?

Hypertension grade 3 refers to the long-term high blood pressure level, that is, systolic blood pressure more than 180mmHg and (or) diastolic blood pressure more than 110mmHg situation. If timely treatment, usually does not appear serious complications, not very dangerous. But if ignored, will make blood pressure continue to rise, causing serious complications, such as hypertensive heart disease, hypertensive nephropathy, retinopathy, etc., belong to the dangerous situation.

Hypertension grade 3 patients need active treatment, in addition to lifestyle changes, such as reducing sodium intake, weight control, smoking and alcohol limit, etc., but also need to standardize the use of antihypertensive drugs.



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