The lower the achieved blood pressure goal the better. [Review]

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Citation: Current Opinion in Cardiology. 30(4):378-82, 2015 Jul.PMID: 26049385Institution: MedStar Heart & Vascular InstituteForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't | ReviewSubject headings: *Antihypertensive Agents/tu [Therapeutic Use] | *Blood Pressure/de [Drug Effects] | *Goals | *Hypertension/dt [Drug Therapy] | Humans | Hypertension/pp [Physiopathology]Year: 2015Local holdings: Available online from MWHC library: 1999 - presentISSN:
  • 0268-4705
Name of journal: Current opinion in cardiologyAbstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Hypertension is the eminent risk factor for renal and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Its management is a topic of public health priority. As either too high or too low blood pressure (BP) levels can have detrimental effects on health, optimal targets for BP continue to be controversial. The current manuscript will review relevant data published over the last year that add to this topic of controversy.RECENT FINDINGS: Recent studies confirm increased CVD-related risk with increasing SBP levels more than 140 mmHg among patients with hypertension and CVD as well as those over the age of 60 years. A SBP target less than 140 mmHg conveyed lessened risk of CVD-related events. There is some evidence suggesting that the ideal BP target lies between 120 and 140 mmHg.SUMMARY: Recent data support a target SBP of less than 140 mmHg among patients with hypertension or CVD, and achievement of this target might benefit those older than 60 years of age as well. Treating to SBPs below 120 mmHg may not result in further benefit. Data from randomized controlled trials specifically addressing the question whether lower BPs are associated with better outcomes are needed to further define ideal BP-target goals.All authors: Martin LW, Panjrath GS, Valdiviezo CFiscal year: FY2016Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2016-05-24
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Hypertension is the eminent risk factor for renal and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Its management is a topic of public health priority. As either too high or too low blood pressure (BP) levels can have detrimental effects on health, optimal targets for BP continue to be controversial. The current manuscript will review relevant data published over the last year that add to this topic of controversy.

RECENT FINDINGS: Recent studies confirm increased CVD-related risk with increasing SBP levels more than 140 mmHg among patients with hypertension and CVD as well as those over the age of 60 years. A SBP target less than 140 mmHg conveyed lessened risk of CVD-related events. There is some evidence suggesting that the ideal BP target lies between 120 and 140 mmHg.

SUMMARY: Recent data support a target SBP of less than 140 mmHg among patients with hypertension or CVD, and achievement of this target might benefit those older than 60 years of age as well. Treating to SBPs below 120 mmHg may not result in further benefit. Data from randomized controlled trials specifically addressing the question whether lower BPs are associated with better outcomes are needed to further define ideal BP-target goals.

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