Before surgery, doctors will pay special attention to the patient's blood pressure condition. Patients should follow the doctor's guidance to control their blood pressure within a safe range through lifestyle adjustments and medication use.
Hypertension patients usually need to continue taking antihypertensive medications until just before surgery. However, some medications may affect postoperative recovery. For example, beta-blockers may impact the heart and breathing. Therefore, doctors may advise adjusting medication doses or temporarily switching medications before surgery.
Anticoagulant medications such as aspirin and warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding during surgery. Patients should discontinue these medications under the doctor's guidance a suitable time before the surgery.
Patients should avoid smoking and alcohol, maintain healthy eating habits, reduce salt intake, maintain a proper weight, and engage in appropriate physical exercise.
Hypertension patients may need additional examinations such as electrocardiograms and kidney function tests to assess the health of their heart and kidneys to ensure surgical safety.