新的指导方针建议早期治疗高血压以防止心脏病、中风和痴呆。 New guidelines recommend early treatment for high blood pressure to prevent heart disease, stroke, and dementia.

高血压在40岁时影响超过半数美国人, 是一种“沉默杀手”, High blood pressure, affecting over half of Americans by age 40, is a "silent killer" increasing risks of heart disease, stroke, and dementia. 美国心脏协会提出的新准则建议,当血压超过130/80毫米汞时,应及早改变生活方式,并用药物治疗。 New guidelines from the American Heart Association suggest early treatment with lifestyle changes and medication when systolic blood pressure exceeds 130/80 mm Hg. 建议的改变包括低钠饮食、锻炼、减少酒精和减轻压力。 Recommended changes include a low-sodium diet, exercise, less alcohol, and stress reduction. 如果生活方式改变不够,则使用亚尿素和ACE抑制剂等药剂。 Medications like diuretics and ACE inhibitors are used if lifestyle changes aren't enough. 早期发现和治疗可以预防严重的健康问题。 Early detection and treatment can prevent severe health issues.