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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
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Aging and blood pressure
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: Is 120 over 80 a realistic BP number for seniors over 65? All of my friends have readings above that.
A: Blood pressure changes with aging and illness. Less than 120/80 should be viewed as a goal pressure with an acceptable range being less than 139/89. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, about two thirds of adults over age 65 have uncontrolled high blood pressure. I suggest your friends talk to their healthcare providers about how they can improve their blood pressure if their systolic pressure is greater than 139 or their diastolic pressure...
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Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
Topic - Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
(Medical News Today) A French study reported in the January 12th issue of Archives of Internal Medicine has found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly. As a result, the investigators advise that, during periods of extreme temperatures, careful monitoring of blood pressure and antihypertensive treatment "could contribute to reducing the consequences of blood pressure variations in the elderly".
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