Achieved systolic blood pressure in older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Achieved systolic blood pressure in older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background It remains unclear into which level the systolic blood pressure (SBP) should be lowered in order to provide the best cardiovascular protection among older people. Hypertension guidelines recommendation on attaining SBP levels <150 mmHg in this population is currently based on...

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Main Authors: Aline A. I. Moraes, Cristina P. Baena, Taulant Muka, Arjola Bano, Adriana Buitrago-Lopez, Ana Zazula, Bruna O. Erbano, Nicolle A. Schio, Murilo H. Guedes, Wichor M. Bramer, Oscar H. Franco, José Rocha Faria-Neto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Aged
Older people
Blood pressure
Hypertension
Antihypertensive agents
Antihypertensive drugs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0672-4

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