Is hypertension considered a major disease?
Feb 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Hypertension itself is not considered a major disease, but rather a chronic condition. Only grade 3 hypertension is classified as a major disease. If blood pressure elevation is moderate or above, medications such as enalapril tablets, nifedipine sustained-release tablets, and azilsartan medoxomil tablets can be taken under medical guidance. It's important to keep blood pressure well-controlled on a daily basis to prevent the development of various cardiovascular diseases.
Hypertension itself is not considered a major disease, but rather a chronic condition.
Hypertension is a common clinical condition defined as systolic blood pressure exceeding 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure exceeding 90 mmHg, and it falls under chronic diseases. Only when hypertension is poorly controlled, with systolic pressure greater than 180 mmHg and diastolic pressure greater than 110 mmHg—classified as stage 3 hypertension—does it qualify as a major disease. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to various complications, such as hypertensive kidney disease, hypertensive heart disease, and atherosclerosis of the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems.
Mild hypertension can often be improved through lifestyle modifications, including a low-salt, low-fat diet, quitting smoking and alcohol, and engaging in regular physical activity to prevent obesity. For moderate or more severe elevations in blood pressure, long-acting medications prescribed by a doctor—such as enalapril tablets, nifedipine sustained-release tablets, or azilsartan medoxomil tablets—may be necessary.
It's important to maintain good blood pressure control to prevent the development of various cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, adopting regular eating habits, exercising appropriately, and ensuring adequate sleep can help prevent disease progression.
