The American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) have published an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on the appropriate systolic blood pressure target for adults 60 years old and older with hypertension. The joint guideline was published in January 17th 2017 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine and a summary… Continue reading New Guideline for Treatment of Hypertension in Older Adults
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White Coat Hypertension May Indicate Risk for Heart Disease in Some Older People
White coat hypertension, in which patients have high blood pressure readings in a medical setting but normal blood pressure outside the doctor’s office, is most likely an innocuous condition that is not a predictor of heart disease or stroke — except in a small group of older patients, according to a study published online October… Continue reading White Coat Hypertension May Indicate Risk for Heart Disease in Some Older People