Incident Cardiovascular Disease Among Adults with Blood Pressure < 140/90 mm Hg.

Conclusions -While higher BP levels are associated with increased CVD risk, in the modern era, the majority of incident CVD events occur in US adults with SBP/DBP<140/90 mmHg. Although absolute risk and cost-effectiveness should be considered, additional CVD risk reduction measures for adults with SBP/DBP<140/90 mmHg at high risk for CVD may be warranted.
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Source: Circulation - June 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tajeu GS, Booth JN, Colantonio LD, Gottesman RF, Howard G, Lackland DT, O'Brien E, Oparil S, Ravenell JE, Safford MM, Seals SR, Shimbo D, Shea S, Spruill TM, Tanner RM, Muntner P Tags: Circulation Source Type: research