Snared by New Blood Pressure Guidelines. Now What?

[ravip]

Just saw this article on HBP

So, what are the 'correct and valid' figures for today?

 

How about this chart?

 

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[tonray]

If not in meds then do it.. No reason not to.  First line meds: Ace Inhibitor / Diuretic / Angiotensen Receptor Blocker. 

 

most cheap and nearly side effect free

[Sheryl]

I don't know where you got that chart but it is not accurate.

 

Especially the supposed "mimimums". Very inaccurate. BPs og 90/60 and above are not too low in any adult, and some people tolerate  BPs of /80-89 systolic, 50-59 diastolic quite well.

 

As to the new guidleines basically all they have done is replace the term "pre-hypertension" with Stage I hypertension", the recommended treatment remains the same for people in that range.

[ravip]

19 hours ago, Sheryl said:

I don't know where you got that chart but it is not accurate.

 

Especially the supposed "mimimums". Very inaccurate. BPs og 90/60 and above are not too low in any adult, and some people tolerate  BPs of /80-89 systolic, 50-59 diastolic quite well.

 

As to the new guidleines basically all they have done is replace the term "pre-hypertension" with Stage I hypertension", the recommended treatment remains the same for people in that range.

Thank you very much for the invaluable information, Sheryl.

I got the chat from here >>> https://healthiack.com/blood-pressure-chart

[lopburi3]

And below is their notice - quick check shows just about any chart you could want available on that page with absolutely no indication of source.

 

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[Langsuan Man]

Here is another chart; source shown bottom right 

 

[nausea]

2 hours ago, Langsuan Man said:

Here is another chart; source shown bottom right 

They are refining their methods, taking age into account. Something similar is happening with BMIs. It's an evolving situation. I had 20 /20 vision at 20, now I wear glasses, it doesn't mean I'm going blind.