New Standard For Blood Pressure 2018

A randomized trial of intensive versus standard blood-pressure control published correction appears in N Engl J Med.

New standard for blood pressure 2018. For most adults a normal blood pressure is less than 12080 mm Hg. Normal less than 120 and less than 80. Stage 1 high blood pressure a diagnosis of hypertension is now between 130 and 139 systolic or between 80 and 89 diastolic the bottom number.

1-year medical certificate must be renewed every 12 months. In late 2017 the AHA decided that people with blood pressure higher than 13080 should take drugs to lower it. A new report shows they may actually cost lives.

Final report of a trial of intensive versus standard blood-pressure control. Ad What does the evidence say. Lewis CE Fine LJ Beddhu S et al.

N Engl J Med 20213841921-30. That is a change from the old definition of 14090 and higher reflecting complications that can occur at those lower numbers. Our Experts Review the Top Products.

Aged 75 or older. High Blood Pressure Stage 2 140 or higher or 90 or higher. Aged 50 or older systolic blood pressure of 130-180mm mercury and at increased risk of cardiovascular events.

A target BP of less than 13080 mm Hg is recommended for adults with confirmed hypertension and CVD or a 10-year atherosclerotic CVD risk of 10 or more. While a reading below 12080 is still considered normal blood pressure systolic readings of 120-129 are now considered elevated blood pressure. Yep that in of itself puts people at risk.