018 High Blood Pressure Treatment in Older Adults: Research Findings & Practical Tips

August 04, 2016 • 00:57:00
018 High Blood Pressure Treatment in Older Adults: Research Findings & Practical Tips
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018 High Blood Pressure Treatment in Older Adults: Research Findings & Practical Tips

Aug 04 2016 | 00:57:00

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K addresses the question “What should my blood pressure be?” for older adults. In this episode she covers:

  • Why an expert group recommended a higher blood pressure (BP) treatment goal for older adults in late 2013
  • Whether the newer blood pressure research (known as the SPRINT trial) means you should change your blood pressure treatment
  • Why the usual ways of measuring BP in the doctor’s office are flawed, and how to better measure BP
  • Why she recommends a certain BP goal for most older adults, and how seniors can decide if they want to aim for a lower BP goal

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016 3 Reasons to Have a Home Blood Pressure Monitor

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