Blood pressure targets: How low should you go (and for whom)?

J Fam Pract. 2018 Jul;67(7):416;420;422;425.

Abstract

The ACC/AHA's lower BP goals are supported by previously unavailable evidence, the strongest of which is for patients with CVD. But others can benefit, too.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Blood Pressure / drug effects*
  • Blood Pressure Determination / standards*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Family Practice / standards*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Risk Factors
  • United States

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents