A 37-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me is 170 over 90 high risk for a 72 year old that has had a stroke before?

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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered

52 years experience

BP: 170/90 is increased risk for another stroke in such a patient.

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Dr. Khamid Bakhadirovanswered

Neurology 19 years experience

Yes: 170/90 is a high blood pressure for someone who had a stroke before. Target should be.

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Dr. Luis Villaplana

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Dr. Erskine James commented

Internal Medicine - Cardiology 24 years experience

Look up the SHEP study -- looked at high blood pressure in the elderly.

May 2, 2014

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A 46-year-old member asked:

Can you help? Is 170 over 90 high risk for a 72 year old that has had a stroke before?

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Dr. Camille Pearteanswered

Internal Medicine - Cardiology 25 years experience

Yes.: Yes. Normal blood pressure is ~120/80. Ideal blood pressure is.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler

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