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Do you have hypertension, want to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and don’t know if the medication should be stopped for a day or two? Here is what a famous cardiologist says!
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Prof. Dr. Dragoș Vinereanu, cardiologist, at DC News TV and DC Medical, said that he often receives the question: “If I get vaccinated against Covid-19 and I have hypertension, do I have to stop the medication?” The answer was no.
“Speaking of vaccination” is a question that comes up all the time. If you get vaccinated, do you have to stop your medication for a day or two? Not! Cardiovascular medication, as prescribed by your doctor, continue and vaccinate quietly“, Said doctor Dragoș Vinereanu.
Who has high blood pressure
There is usually no single cause of hypertension, but the risk is increased by an unhealthy lifestyle. The risk of hypertension increases with age, but this does not mean that it is a normal aspect of aging. If you have a family history of hypertension, heart disease, stroke, the risk is higher.
What you can do to lower your blood pressure
Too much salt can lead to high blood pressure. There is “hidden” salt in many foods you eat, such as bread, cereals, meat dishes. Always check the labels and choose products with less than 0.25 g of salt per 100 grams.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. Five or more servings of fruits and vegetables eaten daily helps lower blood pressure. One serving is about 80g, about the size of your fist.
Drink less alcohol. High alcohol consumption leads to an increase in blood pressure over time. The recommended consumption is ≤2 units of alcohol per day for men and ≤1 for women. (1 unit of alcohol is found in 180ml of wine, 360ml of beer or 45ml of spirits with an alcoholic strength of about 90%.)
Quit smoking. Quitting smoking in addition to lowering blood pressure, has other benefits including reducing the risk of damage to blood vessels that can lead to heart attack or stroke.
What is hypertension
If your blood pressure is consistently 140/90 or higher for several weeks, then you probably have high blood pressure. You may also have hypertension if only one of the values is higher than it should be. Over time, high blood pressure can damage organs, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. High blood pressure also causes heart and kidney damage and is closely linked to certain types of dementia.
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