Prehypertension a new Disease?

Abstract

Aim: Evaluation of lipid profile and anthropometric parameters particularities in prehypertension patients (Systolic pressure: 120–139mm Hg and Diastolic pressure: 80–89 mm Hg). Material and Methods: Two lots of patients were investigated: the first lot comprised 73 patients with prehypertension (44 males and 29 females) and the second was made up of 70 patients (31 males and 39 females) with hypertension in stage 1 (according to JNC7 2003 - Systolic pressure: 140–159 mm Hg and Diastolic pressure 90–99 mm Hg). Conclusion: We can conclude that a modification in the patient's lifestyle (sustained physical activity and balanced diet) can prevent an advance of this condition from prehypertension stage to stage 1 of hypertension).