Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5500844 Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2017 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
The studies discussed had a range of blood pressure goals. The optimal management of hypertension in older adults is still being debated. Data from the clinical trials show that treating blood pressure to tight goals of at least <140/80, or lower if tolerated, confers benefit in cardiovascular outcomes.
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