Tracking Top Number in Blood Pressure May Be Enough - US News and World Report

Tracking Top Number in Blood Pressure May Be Enough - US News and World Report:

"'Rising systolic pressure is the most significant factor in causing strokes and heart disease,' he said. 'That's what we need to be focusing on.'

Using systolic blood pressure alone after age 50 should simplify treatment for doctors, policymakers and even drug companies by getting them to focus on ways to lower systolic pressure, Williams said....

For people under 50, the scenario may be different....For these patients, there needs to be a continued emphasis on both systolic and diastolic blood pressures...."

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