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?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
52 years experience
BP: 170/90 is increased risk for another stroke in such a patient.
4.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

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.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Camille Pearteanswered
Internal Medicine - Cardiology 25 years experience
Yes.: Yes. Normal blood pressure is ~120/80. Ideal blood pressure is.
4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated May 2, 2014
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