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Hypertension is a ‘silent killer.’ Here’s what your blood pressure should be at every age
You don’t need to have Stage 2 hypertension or be on the verge of a hypertensive crisis to have high blood pressure negatively impact your health, explains Dr. Luke Laffin, codirector of ...
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Do you know the stages of hypertension?
The stages of hypertension include elevated, stage 1, stage 2 and hypertensive crisis. These readings are above 120/80 mm Hg.
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New Hypertension Guidelines: JNC 7
Stage 1 hypertension: SBP 140-159 or DBP 90-99 Stage 2 hypertension: SBP ≥160 or DBP ≥100 For patients age 50 or older, elevated SBP is a stronger cardiovascular risk factor than elevated DBP.
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Early-Stage Hypertension in axSpA Significantly Elevates Cardiovascular Risks
Patients with axSpA and early-stage hypertension face elevated risks for CVEs, likely due to their high inflammatory burden.