Who does not need to reduce high blood pressure
In it, the doctors stressed that they do not revise the definition of high blood pressure: it is still 140/90. And people with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease should strive for indicator 130/80 or lower.
However, they recommend that adults age 60 and older to take medications on the pressure only in the case where it exceeds 150/90 or higher.
Too aggressive treatment of high blood pressure can cause loss of consciousness and fall in elderly patients, who are often alone at home and the tablet "pressure" can be fatal.
People with hypertension, doctors still recommend eating less salt, lose weight, drink less alcohol, eat more fruits and vegetables and be more physically active.
However, they recommend that adults age 60 and older to take medications on the pressure only in the case where it exceeds 150/90 or higher.
Too aggressive treatment of high blood pressure can cause loss of consciousness and fall in elderly patients, who are often alone at home and the tablet "pressure" can be fatal.
People with hypertension, doctors still recommend eating less salt, lose weight, drink less alcohol, eat more fruits and vegetables and be more physically active.