Lowering blood pressure’s top number could prevent 100,000-plus deaths a year
September 21, 2016
American Heart Association Meeting Report Abstract 241
Orlando, FL – More than 100,000 deaths could be prevented annually if adults with specific common risk factors for heart disease would engage in an intensive program to lower systolic blood pressure, the top number in your blood pressure reading, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Council on Hypertension 2016 Scientific Sessions.
Researchers used the findings from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT). which was released in 2015.
Blood pressure cuff. (American Heart Association)
