180 or higher 120 or higher Blood pressure guidelines for men and women over 65 The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) currently recommend that men and ...

Dr. Holmstedt: Absolutely. By lowering the blood pressure, you can reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke substantially. In fact, high blood pressure is the number one risk factor for ...

Previously, one in three (32%) had the condition, the second leading cause of heart disease and stroke. The normal limit for blood pressure is considered 120/80. High blood pressure was redefined ...