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Antihypertensive therapy can either consist of lifestyle interventions or pharmacotherapy. Lifestyle modifications consist of diet, body weight reduction, increased activity, and cessation of smoking. As for diet, high consumption of fruits, vegetables, dairy products low in fat, fish oils, potassium and reduced consumption of sodium and alcohol are recommended. | Antihypertensive therapy can either consist of lifestyle interventions or pharmacotherapy. Lifestyle modifications consist of diet, body weight reduction, increased activity, and cessation of smoking. As for diet, high consumption of fruits, vegetables, dairy products low in fat, fish oils, potassium and reduced consumption of sodium and alcohol are recommended. | ||
The indication for pharmacotherapy depends on the severity of hypertension and on the assessment of total CVD risk. Several large trials have shown that pharmacotherapy for hypertension can substantially reduce major cardiovascular events such as MI and stroke. Drug therapy is indicated when chronic SBP ≥ 160mmHg and/or DBP ≥100mmHg, or if target organ damage is present.<br /> | The indication for pharmacotherapy depends on the severity of hypertension and on the assessment of total CVD risk. Several large trials have shown that pharmacotherapy for hypertension can substantially reduce major cardiovascular events such as MI and stroke. Drug therapy is indicated when chronic SBP ≥ 160mmHg and/or DBP ≥100mmHg, or if target organ damage is present.<br /> | ||