Blood Pressure After 60: The Number a Cardiologist Actually Wants You At
Dr.
Alo explains why blood pressure targets never shift with age, even though readings tend to creep up after 60. You'll learn why systolic pressure becomes the bigger concern as arteries stiffen, what wide pulse pressure means, and the exact seven day home-measuring method that beats a single office reading.
Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/normal-blood-pressure-by-age
Questions this episode answers:
What is a normal blood pressure for someone over 60?
Does blood pressure target change with age?
Why does systolic blood pressure rise as you get older?
What is a wide pulse pressure and why does it matter?
How should I measure my blood pressure at home?
What blood pressure number means I should call my doctor?
Keywords: blood pressure after 60, systolic blood pressure, hypertension in seniors, normal blood pressure by age, pulse pressure, how to measure blood pressure, blood pressure chart, stage one hypertension, stage two hypertension, heart health seniors, cardiologist advice, home blood pressure monitoring
This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.
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