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 PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 7 Nursing of elderly hypertensive patients Of: Li Chunmei, Xiao-ying, Chen, Ma Min Xiao-ying [Keywords:] Aged; hypertension; Care Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease of the elderly, and often not only caused a high incidence of multiple and severe complications, a serious threat to the health of the elderly and quality of life. In order to effectively control blood pressure, help patients understand the correct high blood pressure treatment of disease knowledge and improve patient self-care awareness and treatment. now from January 2004 to January 2008 our department diagnosis and treatment of senile hypertension nursing of 332 cases reported as follows. 1 Clinical data January 2004 to January 2008 patients hospitalized in our department in line with the diagnosis of 332 cases of hypertension, the oldest 92 years old, the youngest 67 years old. 311 cases were male and 21 female patients. After aggressive treatment and careful care, good blood pressure control. 2 Care 2.1 Diet and hypertension care and eating habits have a close relationship. Aged decreased basal metabolism, gastrointestinal dysfunction, should maintain good habits to guide patients to achieve dietary control “three, three high, three low and two ring.” Sanding that time, quantitative, qualitative; three high or high-protein, high unsaturated fatty acids, high vitamin; three low or low-fat, low calorie, low salt; two quit that smoking, drinking. eat protein and more beans , vegetables and fruits to supplement protein, vitamins, mineral and cellulose. smaller meals, eating digestible and light food. limit the amount of salt is 3 ~ 5g / d. 2.2 adequate exercise patients with hypertension by age and physical condition appropriate exercise, exercise intensity should pay attention to sports, time and frequency. Exercise intensity should be based on heart rate (maximum heart rate is equal to 170 - age, for safety reasons, with the maximum