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Is normal upper limits systolic bp for men over 60 years <150 instead <140, like it is for people <60 years of age?
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2013 recommendations: "Adults aged 60 or older should only take blood pressure medication if their blood pressure exceeds 150/90". REF: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20131218/new-blood-pressure-guidelines-raise-the-bar-for-taking-medications
Answered 9/19/2017
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