The document outlines nonpharmacologic recommendations for managing hypertension, emphasizing lifestyle modifications such as weight reduction, dietary changes, regular exercise, and smoking cessation. It suggests that lifestyle modifications can be effective for prehypertension while those with stage 1 or 2 hypertension should use these approaches alongside drug therapy. Adopting the DASH diet and maintaining moderate alcohol consumption are also recommended.

1. Hypertension
Nonpharmacologic
recommendations
Dr. Chavan P. R.
Pharm D

2. NONPHARMACOLOGIC
THERAPY

3.  All patients with prehypertension and
hypertension should be prescribed
lifestyle modifications, including
(1) weight reduction if overweight,
(2) adoption of the Dietary Approaches
to Stop Hypertension eating plan,

4. (3) dietary sodium restriction ideally to
1.5 g/day (3.8 g/day sodium chloride),
(4) regular aerobic physical activity,
(5) moderate alcohol consumption (two
or fewer drinks per day), and
(6) smoking cessation.

5.  Lifestyle modification alone is
appropriate therapy for patients with
prehypertension.
 Patients diagnosed with stage 1 or 2
hypertension should be placed on
lifestyle modifications and drug
therapy concurrently.

6. DASH DIET

9. Exercise

12. Thank you