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

Better Health While Aging

Aug 04 2016 | 00:57:00

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Show Notes

Dr. K explains how to decide what an older person's blood pressure should be, based on recent blood pressure guidelines and the latest research on intensive blood pressure lowering in seniors. Learn to make sure doctors are measuring BP accurately, and more on what really works when it comes to preventing strokes and cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure.

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