How to prevent high blood pressure?

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Hello doctor,
I have never had high blood pressure. But on September 10, 2021, I went to vaccinate and had my blood pressure measured, but my blood pressure suddenly increased so I couldn't get the shot. At that time, my body did not have any symptoms, only the place to wait for the injection was hot and I had just arrived by motorbike. Ask your doctor, how to prevent high blood pressure?
Nguyen Thi Nga (1962)
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Answered by Master, Doctor Dao Kim Phuong - Cardiologist and Echocardiographer - Department of Examination - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hi,
With the question “How to prevent high blood pressure? ”, the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Blood pressure can be high due to anxiety when going to the hospital and waiting for vaccination. When anxiety, stress causes the body to secrete some hormones such as adrenaline, Cortisol increase blood pressure. Therefore, you should rest quietly, close your eyes, avoid exercise, breathe deeply, calm down so that your blood pressure gradually drops. If it does not help, you should consult a doctor at the vaccination site.
You need to monitor your blood pressure regularly at home, it may be a warning sign of the onset of essential hypertension. In some people there is an increase in blood pressure on arrival in the hospital called white coat hypertension. You should see a cardiologist to order the necessary tests to consult and screen for disease.
You can prevent high blood pressure with a reasonable diet and activities such as eating light meals, reducing red meat, exercising, practicing meditation, practicing deep breathing and regularly monitoring blood pressure in middle age.
If you still have questions about hypertension, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health.
Best regards!