Hypertension of the 2nd degree

Every person from a young age knows that there are certain pressures that are considered normal. Deviations from the norm - an occasion to do an examination and, possibly, treatment. One of such deviations is arterial hypertension of the second degree. This disease is not fatal, but nevertheless it is recommended to treat it seriously enough. Otherwise, you will have to deal with complications of hypertension.

Causes and risks of arterial hypertension 2 degrees

Diagnosed arterial hypertension of the second degree, when the systolic pressure rises sharply to 160-169 mm Hg. st., and diastolic - up to 100-109 mm Hg. Art. The degree of arterial hypertension must necessarily be indicated in the diagnosis. This helps to select the most successful treatment.

In addition to the degree, there must be a degree of risk in the medical report. The latter is determined by many factors:

• age;
• gender;
• the level of cholesterol in the blood;
• presence of concomitant diseases;
• state of the heart, kidneys, brain.

So:

1. Risk of the first degree means a low probability of occurrence of cardiovascular complications. Moreover, this state will last for the next ten years.
2. Arterial hypertension of the second degree of risk suggests that complications can occur in the next decade with a probability of 15-20%.
3. Arterial hypertension of the 2nd degree of 3 degree of risk gives the probability of complications in 20-30%.
4. The most difficult by tradition is considered arterial hypertension of 2 degrees of 4 degree of risk. Such a diagnosis suggests that complications will develop in the next ten years, and the likelihood of their occurrence is about 30%.

To provoke occurrence of an arterial hypertensia of the second degree such factors, as:

• hereditary predisposition;
• abuse of nicotine and alcohol;
• regular stress and nerve strain;
• malnutrition.

Diagnosis and treatment of grade 2 hypertension

Symptoms of hypertension differ little from most diseases of the cardiovascular system. The problem is:

• memory impairment ;
• headaches in occiput and crown;
• swelling of the face;
• nausea;
• muscle weakness;
• tachycardia;
• sensation of pulsation of blood vessels.

To cure a diagnosis of hypertension of 2 degrees can be a standard set of medicines:

• Furosemide;
• Aspidicard;
• Diuverom;
• Atorvastine;
• Physiotherapy and others.