As a result, elevated blood pressure readings in older adults were often tolerated rather than treated.
The thinking was simple:
“Older arteries need higher pressure.”
“That’s just part of getting older.”
“Nothing to worry about.”
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As a result, elevated blood pressure readings in older adults were often tolerated rather than treated.
The thinking was simple:
“Older arteries need higher pressure.”
“That’s just part of getting older.”
“Nothing to worry about.”
Blood pressure is one of the most important vital signs for assessing cardiovascular health. While the « ideal » reading is often cited as…