What is hypertension?

Hypertension is the medical name for high blood pressure. High blood pressure means your blood is pumping with more force than normal through your arteries.
一段时间以后,这种增加的压力会开始损害大脑、心脏和肾脏中的血管。这可能会导致中风、心力衰竭或肾衰竭。如果降低血压,就可以降低风险。

如果我患有高血压,家庭医生现在会做些什么?

When your GP tells you that you have hypertension, they will want to know more about your health and habits. To do this, your GP may:
  • 测量你的体重并询问你的饮食情况
  • 询问你的生活方式
  • 建议改变你的生活方式
  • 开药 ,如果 降低血压
  • 进行血液和尿液检查,以检查是否有其他问题, 例如高胆固醇 或肾脏问题
  • 转诊去 看专科医生 ,如果需要的话

家庭医生将来会做些什么来支持我的高血压?

People with high-blood pressure often need to be monitored and treated for the rest of their lives. Your GP may want to see you regularly for check-ups. At your check-up visits your GP may:
  • 检查血压
  • Adjust medication if needed
  • 查看你的生活方式改变情况
  • 每年进行一次肾脏健康检查
  • Refer you to a specialist if your blood pressure is not controlled or there are other complications

如果我患有高血压,我能做些什么?

See your GP regularly for check-ups. It is also important to stay active when you have high blood pressure. Your GP may recommend certain types of regular activity to suit your lifestyle. You should also:

  • Always follow any dietary changes recommended by your GP - Ask your GP about the DASH diet
  • Take your medication as prescribed
  • 如果家庭医生建议,在家中测量并记录血压
  • Quit smoking if you still smoke - Phone Quitline on 13 78 48 to help