How would you manage a patient with mild hypertension ?
General measures
• Diet: weight reduction in obese patients, low-cholesterol diets for associated hyperlipidaemia, salt
restriction. Increased consumption of fruit and vegetables.
• Regular physical exercise that should be predominantly dynamic (for example brisk walking) rather
than isometric (weight lifting).
• Limit alcohol consumption (<14 units per week for women and <21 units/week for men).
• Stop smoking.
Antihypertensives
Beta-blockers or low-dose thiazides.
Other drugs
Aspirin, statins.
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General measures
• Diet: weight reduction in obese patients, low-cholesterol diets for associated hyperlipidaemia, salt
restriction. Increased consumption of fruit and vegetables.
• Regular physical exercise that should be predominantly dynamic (for example brisk walking) rather
than isometric (weight lifting).
• Limit alcohol consumption (<14 units per week for women and <21 units/week for men).
• Stop smoking.
Antihypertensives
Beta-blockers or low-dose thiazides.
Other drugs
Aspirin, statins.
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