Blood pressure category 90 or below 60 or below elevated between 130 and 139 or between 80 and stage 1 hypertension 140 or higher Your reading may indicate a blood pressure Adults aged 60 or older should only take medication if their blood pressure exceeds 150/90, which sets a higher bar for treatment than the current guideline of 140/90, according to new guidelines Medications Evidence suggests that reduction of the blood pressure by 56 mmHg can decrease the risk of Stroke by 40%, of Coronary Artery Disease by 15% The aim of treatment should be blood pressure control to
Understanding Blood Pressure Readings American Heart Association
