blood pressure variabilitygeriatric syndromesmortalityolder peopleSpecial characteristics of blood pressure (BP) variability have been noted in older people. As some specific types of BP variability related to hypertension or hypotension might be associated with higher mortality or geriatric syndromes, such ...
Blood pressure lowering therapy in older people: Does it really cause postural hypotension or falls? Postgrad Med 2015;127(2):186-93.Zia A, Kamaruzzaman SB, Tan MP. Blood pressure lowering therapy in older people: Does it really cause postural hypotension or falls? Postgrad Med. 2015;127:...
Maintaining healthy blood pressure is crucial at every life stage, especially for older adults, as it plays a key role in overall health and longevity. According to the American Heart Association, between 70-80% of older people in the United States have high blood pressure (hypertension). ...
Controversy exists regarding the management of blood pressure (BP) in older people for the prevention of cognitive impairment or dementia.1 Is it safe and effective to substantially lower BP in older patients or will there be untoward effects such as stroke and worsening of cognition, syncope, or...
And younger men and older women are particularly vulnerable, researchers warn. "Although this phenomenon has been hinted at in the medical literature, it is a bit surprising to me as we should not expect anyone to have uncontrolled blood pressure, especially if they are already...
Older adults typically sit for between65 and 80%of the hours that they are awake, and strong evidence shows that sedentary time is associated with health risks like heart disease and diabetes. In the study, sitting less throughout the day led to a mean change inblood pressureof almost 3.5 ...
A broad review of the use of medications to reduce blood pressure has confirmed that "mild" control of systolic pressure is adequate for adults age 65 or older - in the elderly, there's no clear benefit to more aggressive use of medications to achieve a
In 2019, results of the ancillarySPRINT MINDtrial, led by Wake Forest University School of Medicine, showed that intensive control of blood pressure in older people significantly reduced the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a precursor of early dementia. ...
Blood pressure, defined as the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries during circulation, stands as a beacon in the realm of health indicators. To guide individuals on this health journey, the American Heart Association has crafted a detailed blood pressure chart. This char...
Blood PressureComorbidityFemaleHumansHypertensionMaleMortalityTo the Editor: In a small population-based cohort study of 348 adults aged 85 and older, Molander et al. showed that systolic blood pressure (SBP) less than 120 mmHg was significantly associated with mortality, after adjusting for age, ...