require immediate medical treatment.
2.3. What can he done if regular high or low Values are obtained?
b) Increased blood pressdre'values (variousforms of hypertension) are assOciated With
considerable health risks overtime. Arterial blood vessels in your body are endan-=
deficient supply ofbloodto important organs; (heart, brain. muscles) can result from
increased blood pressure values.
c) There are many different causes of high blood pressure We differentiate between
the common primary (essential) hypertension and secondary hypertension. The latter
information about the possible origins of your own increased blood pressure values.
d) There are measures which you can take to reduce and even prevent high blood pres-
sore. These measures must be permanent lifestyle changes.
A) Eating habits
. Strive for a normal weight corresponding to your age. see your doctor for your ideal
weight.
0 Avoid excessive consumption of common salt.
0 Avoid fatty foods.'
B) Previous illnesses
0- Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes)
'0 Fat metabolism disorder
C) Habits
'0 Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol.
'0 Restrict your caffeine consumption (coffee, tea. chocolate).
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