Lower is better in hypertension, but how low should blood pressure be targeted?
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Take home message Aim for a systolic blood pressure lower than the current recommended goal of 140 mm Hg. Optimum systolic blood pressure should be targeted to 120–130 mm Hg, especially in nondiabetic hypertensive patients with significant risk factors. Advantages of aggressive treatment to levels <120 mm Hg are still unclear. Lifestyle modifications rather than initiation of antihypertensive drug treatment should be advocated in individuals with high-normal blood pressure and no history of cardiovascular events.
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