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High blood pressure, the unknown chronic killer, quietly erodes the health of hundreds of millions of people around the world. It hides cunningly in asymptomatic dark places, but after a long period of incubation, it causes serious health crises such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
The causes of high blood pressure are complex and diverse, with unhealthy lifestyles and genetic factors contributing to them.
For hypertension, we have taken a comprehensive approach, with medications, lifestyle modifications, and psychology going hand in hand. Although drugs are the most common means, long-term use may cause hidden dangers. Therefore, the drug** should be taken with caution and must be carried out under the strict guidance of a doctor.
The typical symptom of high blood pressure is a headache, which often hovers around the temples and the back of the head. This is due to the dilation of blood vessels caused by high blood pressure, which increases intracranial pressure. The higher the blood pressure, the more intense the headache. If your headaches have been frequent and getting worse recently, it's important to see your doctor promptly.
Intermittent dizziness. This is due to high blood pressure, which leads to vasospasm and inadequate oxygen supply to the brain. Especially when waking up at night, due to the sudden change of body position, some patients will have momentary dizziness, and even coma in severe cases. This symptom is also not to be underestimated.
As blood pressure rises, so does the burden on the heart. This can lead to left ventricular hyperplasia and hypertrophy, causing chest tightness and palpitations. In severe cases, patients may also experience shortness of breath.
In addition, high blood pressure can also affect mood, making patients irritable and agitated. Insomnia at night is often caused by brain dysfunction and nervous disorders. 
1. Diuretics
Like a sailor in the ocean, it regulates sodium and water in the body, thereby lowering blood pressure. Common diuretics include thiazides, loop diuretics, and potassium-sparing diuretics. It plays an indispensable role in lowering blood pressure**, especially for the elderly and patients with heart failure.
2. Receptor antagonists
It is a big general in blood pressure medicine. It lowers blood pressure by inhibiting the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, acting like a conductor in an orchestra who controls the rhythm of the entire orchestra. Common receptor antagonists include propranolol, atenolol, etc. These drugs are more effective in younger people and those with fast heart rates.
3. Calcium channel antagonists
It lowers blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, like scissors in a gardener's hand, pruning overgrown branches and leaves to normalize blood pressure.
Common calcium channel antagonists include nifedipine, verapamil, etc. Calcium channel antagonists are widely used in lowering blood pressure**, especially in the elderly and patients with coronary heart disease.
4. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
It lowers blood pressure by inhibiting the activity of angiotensin-converting enzymes, and is like a paintbrush in a painter's hand, detailing the perfect picture.
Common angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors include captopril, enalapril, etc. These drugs play an important role in lowering blood pressure, especially in patients with diabetes and heart failure.
5. Angiotensin receptor antagonists
It lowers blood pressure by antagonizing angiotensin receptors, just like a dancer's agile dance steps, elegantly controlling the body's balance.
Common angiotensin receptor antagonists include losartan, valsartan, etc. This type of drug is widely used in lowering blood pressure, especially for patients with diabetes and heart failure.
The relationship between antihypertensive drugs and cancer has always been the focus of attention. Some studies and reports of adverse effects suggest that long-term use of certain antihypertensive drugs may increase the risk of cancer, but this is not unfounded.
However, this conclusion does not apply to all antihypertensive drugs and to all populations. In fact, antihypertensive drugs play an important role in lowering blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular diseases, and for patients with hypertension, rational use of antihypertensive drugs is necessary.
So, why is there a claim that blood pressure drugs are "carcinogenic"?On the one hand, some antihypertensive drugs may affect hormone levels in the body, and these hormone levels have been linked to the development of cancer.
On the other hand, some antihypertensive drugs may affect the body's immune system, making the body's resistance to cancer decrease.
In addition, some studies have found that people who use certain antihypertensive drugs for a long time have a relatively high rate of cancer. These findings have raised concerns and concerns.
However, it is important to note that these findings do not directly prove that antihypertensive drugs cause cancer. Because the occurrence of cancer is affected by a variety of factors, such as genetics, environment, lifestyle habits, etc.
Moreover, there are certain limitations to the results of these studies, such as small sample sizes and short study periods. Therefore, further research is needed on the relationship between antihypertensive drugs and cancer.
1. Candesartan
Candesartan, a well-known antihypertensive drug, has been shown to be effective in many patients with hypertension and congestive heart failure. However, recent research has revealed a shocking fact: candesartan actually contains a carcinogen called benzo[a]pyrene. This substance, like a shadow hidden in the light, may allow our bodies to come into close contact with it, which can increase the risk of cancer.
Benzo[a]pyrene, which is an intimidating name, is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compound with strong carcinogenicity. It cunningly invades our body through pathways such as **, respiratory and digestive tracts, and lurks in the body to be converted into toxic metabolites.
After a long period of entanglement, the crisis of cell gene mutation quietly came, and the germ of cancer also quietly grew in the dark. Candesartan, a drug that has brought good news to countless patients, is now contemplating the medical community and patients because of this carcinogenic component.
Many patients begin to panic, question the safety of this once-life-saving drug, and hesitate whether they should continue to use this double-edged sword
2. Quinapril hydrochlorothiazide tablets
Recently, the antihypertensive drug quinapril hydrochlorothiazide tablets have been revealed to be potentially carcinogenic, which has attracted widespread attention from the society. This medication is essential for many people with high blood pressure, however, the latest research suggests that it may increase the risk of cancer. It is reported that quinapril hydrochlorothiazide tablets are a combination of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) and thiazide diuretics, which are widely used in diseases such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. However, some studies have noted that long-term use of this drug may increase the risk of lung, bladder, and prostate cancer.
Medical experts remind that this does not mean that all people who use this drug will develop cancer, but people who have been using this drug for a long time should pay close attention to their health and seek medical attention as soon as they have any abnormal symptoms. Doctors should also carefully evaluate the pros and cons of using this drug on a case-by-case basis to avoid overuse or abuse. For patients who are already using this drug, there is no need to panic excessively. Medical experts suggest that the risk of cancer can be reduced by adjusting the dosage of the drug, changing the drug, etc.
At the same time, maintaining good lifestyle habits and regular physical examinations are also important measures to prevent cancer. Only in this way can we better protect our health and welcome a better life.
3. Receptor blockers
Receptor blockers, the blade that lowers blood pressure, have a hidden risk of causing cancer. Long-term use of this medicine is like planting a time bomb in the body. It turns out that receptor blockers suppress naturally occurring adrenaline, which acts as a guardian of the immune system, defending us from the threat of cancer.
This astonishing discovery has undoubtedly brought a huge psychological shadow to the millions of hypertension patients who are taking this drug. Doctors are also starting to revisit the long-term safety of the drug.
While current research is not enough to conclude that blockers inevitably cause cancer, this is a constant wake-up call that there may be unknown risks behind any drug.
Antihypertensive goals for hypertensive patients Hypotensive goals for hypertensive patients vary from person to person and need to be tailored to the specific situation of the patient.
For the general population, blood pressure should be reduced to below 140 90 mmHg, and further to below 130 80 mmHg for high-risk patients and above.
Drugs are recommended for elderly hypertensive patients who are 65 to 79 years old when their blood pressure is greater than or equal to 150 90 mmHg**, and blood pressure should be reduced to less than 150 90 mmHg in people aged 80 or older.
The criteria for hypertensive patients in children and adolescents are different from those of **, and they are determined by age and height. In patients with gestational hypertension, blood pressure greater than or equal to 150 100 mmHg is recommended**, which is reduced to less than 150 100 mmHg.
Hypotensive goals also vary in patients with hypertension and stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure, kidney disease, and diabetes. In the process of lowering blood pressure, it is necessary to pay attention to the diastolic blood pressure should not be too low to avoid causing damage to the target organs.
Is it better to lower blood pressure as low as possible?
Blood pressure, a term that we usually take for granted, has now been given a new meaning. It is no longer just a simple physiological phenomenon, but has become an impact on our whole body health"Silent killer"。
The threat of high blood pressure is silent, but ubiquitous. Like a cunning thief, it quietly invades our heart, brain, kidneys and other vital organs, causing irreparable damage.
However, lower blood pressure is not always better. Effective blood pressure levels, like a trickle of water, nourish every cell in the body. It is an important guarantee for controlling and maintaining blood perfusion in various tissues and organs throughout the body.
Imagine that if the blood pressure is too low, it will be like a river drying up, the crops will not be nourished, and the blood perfusion of the whole body will be affected, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the body's tissues, and ischemia and hypoxia will follow. In severe cases, it may even lead to tissue necrosis, threatening the patient's life.
For people with high blood pressure, goal setting and speed control to lower blood pressure are especially important. Too low blood pressure or too fast blood pressure can upset the stability of the body's internal environment and bring risks to the health of the whole body. Therefore, on the road to depressurization, we cannot rush it.
Patients with high blood pressure need to pay attention to their blood pressure status at all times, and work with doctors to develop an appropriate blood pressure reduction plan to ensure that blood pressure is controlled within a safe and reasonable range. Only in this way can we truly protect our health and stay away from the threat of high blood pressure.
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