The cardiologist named the causes of high blood pressure that were perceived as frivolous

Valeria Bonadykova, a cardiologist at the Scandinavian Health Center, listed on Tuesday, March 31, the causes of high blood pressure, which are often not taken seriously. The specialist noted that lack of sleep and intermittent sleep increase the activity of the nervous system.

"The heart is working harder, blood vessels are more often in spasm, and blood pressure decreases worse at night. In the morning, the values often turn out to be higher," she said in a conversation withLenta.Ru ".

According to the specialist, blood pressure may increase due to anti-inflammatory painkillers, cold pills, vasoconstrictor drops and nasal congestion sprays.

Pressure spikes can also be caused by chronic pain.

"Vascular tone is higher, sleep is worse, and painkillers are used more often. As a result, the pressure may reach a new level and hold," concluded Bonadykova.

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Earlier, on March 28, Elena Reznik, Head of the Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases No. 2 at the Institute of Clinical Medicine at Pirogov University, said that to reduce the risk of stroke, blood pressure in people over 65 should not exceed 130-140.

Science Daily magazine reported on March 22 that scientists have discovered a previously unknown mechanism for increasing blood pressure associated with the work of the brain region responsible for breathing. We are talking about the lateral parafacial region located in the brain stem, an area that controls the body's automatic functions, including breathing and heart rate. As the researchers found out, this area is activated during the so-called forced exhalation — during coughing, laughing or physical exertion.

In turn, cardiologist Ignat Rudchenko revealed that in order to distinguish hypertension from one-time spikes, it is recommended to keep a measurement diary for seven days with measurements in the morning and evening under the same conditions. Pravda.Ru . If most of the time the numbers stay within 135/85 mmHg, this is not hypertension, the specialist noted.

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