Hypertension Management Delhi: Lifestyle & Medications | Dashvanth Healthcare

Hypertension – Silent Killer

India has over 200 million hypertensives, many undiagnosed. At Dashvanth Healthcare Delhi, we provide evidence-based hypertension management. Normal BP: <120/80 mmHg. Stage 1 HTN: 130–139/80–89. Stage 2 HTN: ≥140/90.

Lifestyle Changes (ABCDEF)

  • Alcohol reduction
  • BMI reduction (weight loss)
  • Cigarette cessation
  • Diet – DASH diet, salt <5g/day
  • Exercise – 30–45 min most days
  • Fewer stressors (stress management)

Medications

  • ACE Inhibitors/ARBs: Preferred in diabetes/kidney disease
  • Calcium Channel Blockers: Excellent for South Asians
  • Thiazide Diuretics: Cost-effective
  • Most patients need combination therapy

Home BP Monitoring

Check BP morning and evening, sit quietly for 5 minutes before measuring, keep a record for your doctor.

Hypertension management at Dashvanth Healthcare Delhi: 011-41670042.

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