Blood Pressure Targets
Cross-source consensus on Blood Pressure Targets from 1 sources and 5 claims.
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- The article rejects the idea that 120/80 mmHg is a universal ideal for every adult. — Home Blood Pressure Measurement: The Complete Guide
- Blood pressure reflects adaptation to internal and external conditions. — Home Blood Pressure Measurement: The Complete Guide
- Arterial calcification and reduced vascular compliance can cause blood pressure to rise with age. — Home Blood Pressure Measurement: The Complete Guide
- Applying one population-wide blood pressure target can lead to overtreatment or undertreatment. — Home Blood Pressure Measurement: The Complete Guide
- For some people past age 80, blood pressure may decrease as cardiac output changes. — Home Blood Pressure Measurement: The Complete Guide