What is your systolic blood pressure target for patients over 80 with frailty and multiple comorbidities?
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Geriatric Medicine · UT Southwestern
The target of 150/90 mmHg for adults over 80 primarily comes from the HYVET study, which demonstrated benefit in reducing stroke and mortality in this age group. However, as with all decisions in geriatric care, treatment should be individualized and guided by the patient’s functional status and goa...