Gleneagles Connect #59

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View this email in your browser To promote the importance of good heart health, Gleneagles participated in "The World Heart Day Heart Health Carnival cum Run for Heart" organised by the Hong Kong College of Cardiology. At the carnival, we were delighted to engage the community and share with them health educational materials with an interactive game booth to help raise public awareness and understanding of maintaining good cardiovascular health. Gleneagles also supports environmental education by sending teams of doctors and staff to compete for the 10-km, 25-km, and 50-km "Medical Services Cup" at the 32nd Green Power Hike. 港怡醫院於本月初參與由香港心臟專科學院主辦的「世界心臟日 2024-25 健心跑暨心臟健康嘉年華」，攜手推廣「護心」健康信息。活動當日，港怡特設「護心」主題互動遊戲攤位，與各年紀的參加者以生動有趣的方式宣揚心臟健康的資訊，提高市民大眾對護心、強心的關注和認知。 此外，港怡亦參與第三十二屆「綠色力量環島行慈善行山比賽」，由多位熱心公益的員工及醫生組成五小隊分別競逐十公里、二十五公里及五十公里的「醫療服務業盃」賽事，身體力行為環境教育工作籌款。 Gleneagles' column on Sky Post       Gleneagles' Specialist in Paediatrics Dr Sham Chak-on Philip shared about information on neonatal jaundice. Another educational piece on treating chronic middle ear infections through eardrum repair surgery was contributed by Gleneagles' Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology Dr Kwan Man-yee Wendy. Read on for the full articles (in Chinese only):   🔎Neonatal jaundice 🔎Eardrum repair surgery to treat chronic middle ear infections 晴報專欄「醫語怡情」 港怡醫院兒科專科醫生沈澤安醫生講解關於新生兒黃疸的資訊；港怡醫院耳鼻喉科顧問醫生關敏怡醫生亦透過專欄文章，分享如何透過修補耳膜治療慢性中耳炎。 閱讀全文： 🔎新生兒黃疸不可怕 🔎修補耳膜治療慢性中耳炎 The Invisible Killer: Hypertension and Treatments to Lower Blood Pressure In Hong Kong, the issue of high blood pressure (also known as "hypertension") is becoming increasingly common, affecting about one-third of adults, with over 90% of individuals likely to experience high blood pressure at some point in their lives. Dr Ng Kei-yan Andrew, Consultant in Cardiology at Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong, points out that the diagnosis of hypertension should not be based on a single blood pressure reading. However, if blood pressure is consistently at a high level for several months, it can be diagnosed as hypertension. The ideal systolic pressure is generally considered to be below 120mmHg, while the diastolic pressure is below 70-80mmHg. Yet, the definition of high blood pressure is relatively relaxed for seniors aged over 85. Hypertension can generally be classified into primary and secondary types, with over 90% of patients falling into the primary category, which may be related to age and lifestyle habits. It can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney function decline, retinal issues, etc., and most patients do not exhibit obvious symptoms in the early stages. Therefore, regular blood pressure monitoring is crucial, and one should take advantage of this opportunity to manage blood pressure proactively to reduce complications caused by hypertension. In terms of treatment, lifestyle changes and medication are the primary methods. Patients should reduce their sodium and salt intake and maintain regular exercise. There are currently various antihypertensive medications available on the market, with new medications having relatively fewer side effects and more stable efficacy. By adjusting the medication combinations and dosages, doctors can help patients find a suitable treatment plan. If there are any concerns, please consult a doctor for professional advice and not to stop medication suddenly, ensuring effective blood pressure control to avoid organ damage. 🔎 Please click here to watch the interview (in Cantonese only) of Dr Ng Kei-yan Andrew for the insights and treatment methods related to high blood pressure.   無形殺手高血壓 對症治療降血壓   在香港，高血壓的問題日益普遍，約三分之一的成年人受到影響，且每個人一生中有超過九成機會會出現高血壓。港怡醫院心臟科顧問醫生吳基恩指出，診斷高血壓不應基於單一次測量血壓讀數。然而，如果發現血壓長期處於高水平，並持續數個月，則可診斷為高血壓。一般最理想的血壓是上壓低於120毫米水銀柱，下壓低於70-80毫米水銀柱的水平。但對於85歲以上的長者，高血壓的定義則稍微寬鬆。 高血壓大致可分為原發性和繼發性兩類，其中超過九成的患者屬於原發性，成因可能與年齡和生活習慣有關。高血壓可能引發心臟病、中風、腎功能下降及視網膜等問題，而多數患者在早期並無明顯症狀，因此定期檢測血壓至關重要，並應善用檢測的機會及早控制血壓以減低高血壓引起的併發症。 高血壓的治療主要分為改變生活習慣和藥物治療兩大方面。患者應減少鈉與鹽的攝取量，並保持適度運動。現時市面上有多種高血壓藥物可供選擇，新型藥物副作用相對較少，療效較穩定。醫生會爲患者調節藥物組合及劑量，幫助高血壓患者尋找合適自己的治療方案。若有任何疑慮，應諮詢醫生的專業意見，切勿自行停藥，以確保血壓得到有效控制，同時避免損害器官。 🔎請按此觀看吳基恩醫生分享有關高血壓資訊及治療方法的訪問。 Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong 港怡醫院   Learn about the latest information from Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong  了解本院最新資訊  Website 網站: https://gleneagles.hk/ Centre for Health Protection   衞生防護中心 Provide the latest epidemic information and guidelines in Hong Kong  提供香港最新的防疫資訊及指引 Website 網站: https://www.chp.gov.hk/tc/index.html Department of Health 衞生署 Release updated government health policy   公佈政府衞生政策  Website 網站: https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/index.html World Health Organization 世界衛生組織 Provide the latest global epidemic information and guidance  提供全球即時的防疫資訊及指引 Website 網站: http://WHO.int Social media 社交媒體 Contact us 聯絡我們 Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong - 1 Nam Fung Path, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong 港怡醫院 - 香港黃竹坑南風徑 1 號 Mainline 電話: +852 3153 9000 Website 網站: https://gleneagles.hk/ We are sending this newsletter and other health information to our patients who have shared with us their email contacts. If you do not wish to receive them, please click here to unsubscribe. 我們向已與本院分享電郵地址的病人發放此通訊和其他相關健康資料。 如果您不願意接收相關電郵，請按此取消訂閱。 Copyright © 2025 Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong, All rights reserved.