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Just curious how many know of this change.
"The previous guidelines set the threshold at 140/90 mm Hg for people younger than age 65 and 150/80 mm Hg for those ages 65 and older. This means 70% to 79% of men ages 55 and older are now classified as having hypertension. That includes many men whose blood pressure had previously been considered healthy."
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/reading-the-new-blood-pressure-guidelines
The definition for what is considered high blood pressure has been tightened. Here's what you need to know.
Any thoughts?
It seems even medical professionals can't agree on this.
"The previous guidelines set the threshold at 140/90 mm Hg for people younger than age 65 and 150/80 mm Hg for those ages 65 and older. This means 70% to 79% of men ages 55 and older are now classified as having hypertension. That includes many men whose blood pressure had previously been considered healthy."
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/reading-the-new-blood-pressure-guidelines
The definition for what is considered high blood pressure has been tightened. Here's what you need to know.
Any thoughts?
It seems even medical professionals can't agree on this.