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Why are blood pressure guidelines stricter?
Stricter Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Prevent Cardiovascular Events, but Debate Continues. A 2015 study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health made a change in blood pressure guidelines seem inevitable.
Are new blood pressure guidelines realistic?
After reviewing the 481-page guideline, which covered various recommendations about the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure, here is my perspective: 1. The guidelines are strict and not realistic.
What is the new recommendation for blood pressure?
Within the first three months of starting pharmacotherapy, the BP target should be less than 140/90 mm Hg. Recommended long-term blood pressure targets are less than 130/80 mm Hg in patients younger than 65 years and less than 140/90 mm Hg in patients 65 years or older.
Why stricter blood pressure guidelines are key to preventing cardiovascular events?
Blood pressure currently affects an estimated one in three American adults, increasing risk for heart attack, stroke and other complications. As projections show, more aggressive treatment could help prevent millions of heart events while increasing risk for negative consequences as well.
When did the new blood pressure guidelines change?
In 2017, new guidelines from the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and nine other health organizations lowered the numbers for the diagnosis of hypertension (high blood pressure) to 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and higher for all adults.
Is 140/90 The New Normal?
A new definition of high blood pressure (hypertension) The guidelines, in a nutshell, state that normal blood pressure is under 120/80, whereas up until Monday, normal was under 140/90. Now, elevated blood pressure (without a diagnosis of hypertension) is systolic blood pressure (the top number) between 120 and 129.
What is the threshold for hypertension?
Most guidelines have recommended lower home blood pressure (BP) threshold when clinic BP threshold of 140/90 mm Hg is used for diagnosis of hypertension.