Systolic hypertension should not be treated in persons aged 80 and older until blood pressure is greater than 160 mmHg

J Am Geriatr Soc. 2013 Jul;61(7):1197-8. doi: 10.1111/jgs.12322_1.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antihypertensive Agents*
  • Blood Pressure Determination
  • Contraindications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / drug therapy*
  • Hypertension / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Systole

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents