What if you suffer from both hypertension and dyslipidemia? Combination drugs are an effective treatmentSeverance Hospital Cardiology Department Honggru

Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure remains high, and dyslipidemia is a condition in which there is a lot of fat in the blood. Both diseases are geriatric diseases, and the number of patients suffering from both diseases at the same time is increasing, and in fact, according to statistics, about 70% of hypertensive patients have dyslipidemia such as hyperlipidemia as a comorbidity. This is dangerous because hypertension and dyslipidemia each cause atherosclerosis, but if you have both conditions, you are more likely to develop arteriosclerosis.

When high blood pressure occurs, the endothelial cells of blood vessels are damaged due to pressure. In these damaged blood vessels, clumps of cholesterol, which are excess waste in the blood, accumulate. When cholesterol accumulates in large quantities over a long period of time, arteriosclerosis occurs, which is a blockage and hardening of blood vessels. This can lead to vascular complications such as stroke, angina, and myocardial infarction.

Since blood vessels that have already developed sclerosis cannot be pierced, prevention is the best option. Therefore, it is very important to thoroughly manage hypertension and dyslipidemia from an early stage.

How is hypertension and dyslipidemia treated?

Both hypertension and dyslipidemia are chronic diseases, which are not diseases that can be cured, but must be managed throughout life to prevent complications. Therefore, if you are diagnosed with hypertension or dyslipidemia, you should pay special attention to maintaining levels within the safe range. Along with drug therapy, 'lifestyle improvement therapies' such as regular exercise and diet with a low-salt diet and minimal animal fats are essential.