A 36-year-old member asked:
Is bp of 173/66 on 90 year old female ok?
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Dr. Theresa Redlinganswered
Geriatrics 36 years experience
Probably not: The goals for BP are looser for older, frailer seniors. In addition, the actual BP may be grossly overestimated due to stiff blood vessels which make it difficult to get a true reading. If there is no evidence of 'end organ damage'(heart, kidney disease)- we maybe more relaxed with this bp. But overall, this is too high for good health.
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Dr. Benjamin Lessiganswered
Geriatrics 27 years experience
No: It needs to be treated gently to prevent further complications from developing high blood pressure. Also it is important to provide additional medical information on this person in order to treat appropriately.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
90 year old female with BP of 210/80. What should I do?
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Dr. Laura Anissiananswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
ER: With systolic pressure of 210 I recommend that you go to the ER to get checked out. There is risk for stroke at this pressure.
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