@sintayehuabebe4: 🫀 Lifestyle Management of Hypertension (2026) Based on 2025 AHA Recommendations 🎯 Goal: Lower BP and reduce cardiovascular risk 🥗 1. Healthy Diet (DASH Diet) ✔ More fruits & vegetables ✔ Whole grains & legumes ✔ Low-fat dairy ✔ Reduce saturated fat ➡️ Can lower BP by 8–14 mmHg 🧂 2. Reduce Salt Intake ✔ Limit sodium to <1.5–2 g/day 🚫 Avoid: • Processed foods • Fast foods • Excess table salt ➡️ BP reduction 5–6 mmHg 🏃 3. Regular Physical Activity ✔ 150 minutes/week moderate exercise Examples: • Brisk walking • Cycling • Swimming ➡️ BP reduction 4–9 mmHg ⚖️ 4. Weight Reduction ✔ Target BMI <25 kg/m² Even 5–10% weight loss ➡️ Significantly lowers BP 🍷 5. Limit Alcohol ✔ Men: ≤2 drinks/day ✔ Women: ≤1 drink/day 🚭 6. Stop Smoking ✔ Reduces cardiovascular risk ✔ Improves vascular health 🎯 Key Clinical Message 💡 Lifestyle therapy is recommended for ALL patients with hypertension. 🫀 Healthy lifestyle + medications = best BP control #viralvideo #hypertensionarterielle #foryoupage #hypertension #hypertensionawareness

Dr Sintayehu | Interv. Cardiol

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