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Nocturnal hypertension/ The hidden factor that damages the heart

2024-08-14 13:26:00, Shëndeti CNA

Nocturnal hypertension/ The hidden factor that damages the heart

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Experts referred to by AgroWeb.org say that measuring blood pressure in the evening or even during sleep provides more accurate indicators of health.

According to them, there are many cases when blood pressure increases rapidly when a person is asleep, and it can even have fatal consequences.

Nocturnal hypertension is dangerous and can cause heart failure but also other cardiovascular problems

Nocturnal hypertension can also occur in people who have normal indicators during daytime measurements. This dangerous problem is not easily caught because in every measurement during the day, the data is normal.

The cause of increased blood pressure at night

According to experts, blood pressure naturally rises to flush excess salt out of the kidneys. When a person consumes too much salt, the tension increases several times during the day and night.

It is about a compensatory and cleansing mechanism, but very harmful for the heart. According to experts, when a person is asleep, it is the ideal time for the most accurate blood pressure measurement.

During sleep, a very clear overview of how the cardiovascular system works is provided, and this is very important for preventing problems.

As for medication, experts say that taking medication in the evening is effective in managing blood pressure.

However, according to them, a person suffering from tension should not change the regime with his head but only by consulting the doctor.

5 foods and drinks that increase blood pressure

Red meat

Red meat is delicious but contains a lot of cholesterol and damages the heart and blood vessels. According to the data on which AgroWeb.org is based, a quantity of 400 grams of cooked meat contains 254 milligrams of salt and 308 milligrams of cholesterol.

Ready pickles

One cup of non-homemade sauerkraut contains 939 milligrams of salt. Pickles other than cabbage, such as tomatoes or cucumbers are soaked in salted liquid. People suffering from high blood pressure should not eat such pickles.

Alcohol

A small amount of alcohol does not cause harm, but if you drink too much alcohol then you will raise your blood pressure. Alcohol can interfere with blood pressure medications and decrease their effectiveness.

Packaged sweets

Sweets, cookies with colorful fillings sold in fancy packaging are loaded with sugar, saturated fat and salt. Such foods increase blood pressure, blood sugar and the likelihood of being overweight.

Energy drinks

Energy drink consumption increases systolic blood pressure by 6.2 percent and diastolic blood pressure by 6.8 percent. Average blood pressure increases by 6.4 percent after drinking an energy drink. /AgroWeb.org