What is a blood pressure test?

This article was professionally consulted by Doctor General Internal Medicine Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Hypertension is the main cause of cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction, heart failure... making hundreds of thousands of people paralyzed, disabled or losing their work capacity every year. So how to detect high blood pressure early, let's refer to the article What is high blood pressure examination?

High blood pressure, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition in which blood circulates with a continuously increasing pressure. A person is defined as hypertensive when the systolic blood pressure is 140 mmHg or higher and the diastolic blood pressure is 90 mmHg or higher. This is the most common non-communicable disease in the world, with many dangerous complications such as cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction, heart failure, kidney failure, blindness.
According to statistics of the Vietnam Cardiology Association, hypertension accounts for 25% of adults and tends to increase constantly. According to a survey by the Vietnam Heart Institute, in 2016, the rate of hypertension in adults aged 18 years and over was 47.5%. Hypertension in young people (under 35 years old) is a fairly common disease with the prevalence of about 5-12%. High blood pressure causes many negative effects on health and work performance.

According to many studies, high blood pressure in young people causes early formation of atherosclerosis and early progression of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, early detection and early treatment of hypertension in young people will contribute to preventing complications and limiting risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Signs of high blood pressure are varied. Normally, the patient may appear typical symptoms of hypertension such as: dizziness, headache; Insomnia, dizziness, tinnitus, dizziness; Shortness of breath, chest pain, nervousness; Blushing, nausea...
When you see the above symptoms in your body, you should quickly check your blood pressure at home and go to the nearest medical facility for timely examination, identification and treatment.
However, most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms and most don't even know they have it. These symptoms usually appear only when the disease is advanced. That's why hypertension is also known as the "silent killer".

Vinmec International General Hospital currently has two packages of hypertension examination for you to choose from: Basic Hypertension Examination Package and Advanced Hypertension Examination Package.
When you choose to use the Basic Hypertension Checkup Package, you will get:
Cardiology Specialist Examination (by appointment) Perform tests such as: Total Peripheral Blood Cell Analysis (by laser counter) Determination of Glucose Quantification of Cholesterol Quantification of Triglycerides Determination of HDL-C (High density lipoprotein Cholesterol) Determination of LDL - C (Low density lipoprotein Cholesterol) Determination of Creatinine Determination of Urea Measurement of AST activity (GOT) Measurement of ALT activity (GPT) ) Electrolyte (Na, K, Cl) Quantitative Uric Acid Quantitative CRP hs (C-Reactive Protein High Sesitivity) Quantitative ProBNP (NT-proBNP) Urinalysis Total Urinalysis (Automatic) Quantitative MAU ( Micro Albumin Arine) Normal Electrocardiogram Holter Blood pressure Echocardiogram, transthoracic pericardium Note: Patients should fast from breakfast.

When choosing to use the Advanced Hypertension Package, customers will receive:
Cardiology Specialist Examination (by appointment) Perform tests such as: Emergency ophthalmoscopy Total foreign blood cell analysis vi (laser counter) Determination of Glucose Determination of Cholesterol Quantification of Triglycerides Quantification of HDL-C (High density lipoprotein Cholesterol) Determination of LDL - C (Low density lipoprotein Cholesterol) Determination of Creatinine Quantification of Urea Measurement of AST (GOT) activity ) Measure ALT activity (GPT) Electrolyte (Na, K, Cl) Quantify Total Calcium Quantify Uric Acid Quantify CRP hs (C-Reactive Protein high sesitivity) Total urinalysis (By automatic machine) Quantitative MAU (Micro Albumin Arine) Normal Electrocardiogram Holter Blood Pressure Echocardiogram, Transthoracic Pericardium Carotid Doppler Ultrasound, Transcranial Doppler (Carotid) Abdominal (General) Ultrasound Magnetic Resonance Imaging Upper abdominal floor with visceral pulse survey (renal artery) Straight chest X-ray Note: Patients should fast for breakfast With the team Doctors - doctors are leading experts, highly qualified, dedicated and wholeheartedly for the benefit of patients. With 90% having university degrees, 20% are professors, associate professors, nearly 30% are doctorates, bringing high efficiency in medical examination and treatment; Comprehensive and professional medical examination, consultation and treatment services; System of modern equipment, supporting effective diagnosis and treatment; Modern, civilized, luxurious and sterile space for medical examination and treatment.... Vinmec International General Hospital is the perfect address to take care of your health and that of your loved ones.