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Controlled evaluations indicate average decreases in systolic and diastolic resting blood pressure of 8.8 rnm Hg systolic and 7.8 mm Hg, respectively, indicating a moderate, yet clinically important reduction. However, few studies have independently focused on the older adult hypertensive, an increasingly...
While blood pressure is often measured quickly in the office with a provider inflating a blood pressure cuff on the upper arm and listening with a stethoscope to blood flow at the crook of the elbow, accurate blood pressure measurements take time. There are specific steps to be taken by both...
Misra noted the study found that rapidly decreasing blood pressure in older adults actually increased stroke risks. A potential reason for that, he said, is that arteries become less elastic as we age, so slightly higher blood pressure is necessary to keep blood flowing adequately. "This acts a...
As a result, when blood pressure rises in older women, doctors and patients may unintentionally overlook it, since they don't feel any symptoms and their blood pressure has been controlled their whole life, Visaria said. As a result, many older women may not be getting th...
Yogurt consumption can help lower blood pressure in older adults with elevated levels, according to a new study led by an international team, including researchers at the University of Maine. The study, a new finding in the Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study (MSLS), was conducted by researchers ...
Blood pressure targets for older adults What are the normal blood pressure targets for people with diabetes or kidney disease? People living with diabetes or chronic kidney disease (CKD) face higher risks of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure if their blood pressure is not tightly controll...
Older than 55 years Overweight Inactive Heavy alcohol drinkers Smokers High blood pressure and other health conditions In some people, high blood pressure is related to other medical problems or can be a side effect of certain drugs. This form of the disease is called secondary hypertension because...
Older than 55 years Overweight Inactive Heavy alcohol drinkers Smokers High blood pressure and other health conditions In some people, high blood pressure is related to other medical problems or can be a side effect of certain drugs. This form of the disease is called secondary hypertension because...
Older age and genetics can increase the risk of havinghigh blood pressure, but modifiable risk factors such as eatinghigh-salt diet, not being physically active and drinking too much alcohol can also increase the risk of hypertension. Lifestyle changes like eating a healthier diet, quitting tobacc...