Isolated systolic hypertension and stroke
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 02 2009
Q: Can a blood pressure reading of 160/80 be high enough to cause a stroke or heart problem in a woman of 82?
A: It has been shown that treating isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly lowers the incidence of heart disease and stroke. When to treat any individual, is a decision that needs to be made in consultation with a physician.
For a full discussion go to http://hyper.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/21/3/335
Isolated diastolic BP
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Nov 05 2007
Q: I have isolated diastolic BP and am only 36. Should I be concerned?
A: High blood pressure at any age is a concern and should be treated. This being said, the medical literature suggests that treated isolated diastolic high blood pressure is associated with a lower rate of heart attacks than treated combined systolic and diastolic hypertension.
Tags: isolated, isolated diastolic, Isolated Hypertension
