Definition of High Blood Pressure Is Lowered by 10 Points

Guidelines were changed to prevent more cardiovascular events and deaths.

0
But when a review of more than 900 clinical trials found that a reading of 130/80 mmHg offered far greater protection against stroke, cardiovascular death and all-cause death, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology issued new guidelines lowering their definition of high blood pressure.
To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in

Subscribe to Heart Advisor

Get the next year of Heart Advisor for just $20. And access all of our online content - over 2,000 articles - free of charge.
Subscribe today and save 38%. It's like getting 5 months FREE!
Already Subscribed?
Click Here to Sign In | Forgot your password? | Activate Web Access