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00:00Understanding Hypertension and Its Causes
00:03There is a wide variety of nutritional supplements available to support high blood pressure naturally.
00:09To address the issue, we must first understand the magnitude of hypertension and its most likely causes.
00:16Recent estimates indicate that about 1 in 3 adults has hypertension.
00:20Nearly one-third of these individuals are unaware they have hypertension because there are no symptoms.
00:27Many people have high blood pressure for years without knowing it.
00:31Uncontrolled high hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, or kidney failure, earning it the name silent killer.
00:39Detecting Hypertension
00:42The only way to determine if you have hypertension is to have your blood pressure checked.
00:47For patients over 50, experts suggest doctors may only need to monitor systolic blood pressure, ignoring diastolic blood pressure.
00:56Systolic blood pressure, the top number in a reading, measures the pressure at the beginning of the heart's pumping cycle.
01:04Diastolic pressure, the bottom number, records the lowest pressure during the heart's resting cycle.
01:10Both pressures are routinely measured when taking blood pressure.
01:14Simplifying Blood Pressure Communication
01:17Communicating two pressures to patients is confusing.
01:21Focusing on a single number, systolic pressure, might help in both communicating the message and improving treatment.
01:29Emphasis on diastolic pressure can lead to inadequate control of systolic blood pressure.
01:35For people over 50, monitoring systolic pressure alone is recommended.
01:40Changes in Focus
01:42Experts have long pushed for a focus on systolic pressure.
01:46As the population ages, systolic hypertension becomes more common, especially in people over 50.
01:53Systolic blood pressure continues to increase with age, while diastolic pressure starts to drop after age 50, the same time cardiovascular risk begins to rise.
02:04Therefore, systolic hypertension is more prevalent past age 50, while diastolic hypertension is practically non-existent.
02:12Impact of Focusing on Systolic Pressure
02:15Focusing on systolic pressure alone simplifies treatment for doctors, policymakers, and drug companies.
02:23This approach ensures physicians focus on what needs to be treated.
02:27For people under 50, about 40% of adults under 40 years of age have diastolic hypertension, and about a third of those between 40 and 50 have the problem.
02:38Younger patients need a continued emphasis on both systolic and diastolic pressures.
02:44Controlling systolic pressure usually results in adequate control of diastolic pressure as well.
02:50Guidelines and Expert Opinions
02:52For people 50 or older, systolic pressure is considered high if it is 140 mmHg or above.
03:00There are important reasons to concentrate on both systolic and diastolic blood pressure for patients of any age.
03:07Inadequate control of hypertension contributes to a substantial proportion of preventable cardiovascular events worldwide.
03:15Elevations in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure contribute to cardiovascular risk.
03:22Natural Remedies for Hypertension
03:24Numerous natural remedies can help with hypertension.
03:28Some supplements aid with underlying inflammation, while others assist with vasoconstriction, stress, and other factors associated with high blood pressure.
03:38Potential Consequences of Focusing Solely on Systolic Pressure
03:42The proposal to use only systolic hypertension for diagnosis and treatment in patients age 50 and over may have unintended consequences.
03:52Gains in controlling diastolic blood pressure might be lost if guidelines focus solely on systolic pressure.
03:59Drops in diastolic pressure to very low levels may increase cardiovascular risk for patients with coronary artery disease.
04:07Measurement of both pressures is essential for global cardiovascular risk assessment.
04:13Conclusion
04:14Hypertension is the silent killer, and if nothing changes, the incidence of high blood pressure will likely continue to rise.
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04:33The information provided here is intended for educational purposes only.
04:39It is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be construed as such.
04:44The content is based on general knowledge and may not be applicable to individual circumstances.
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