Target blood pressure values from the cardiologic viewpoint
Klein, W.
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift 149(23-24): 625-628
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5341 PMID: 10721157 Document Number: 506181
Recent large intervention trials in hypertension have shown that diastolic blood pressure--even in the presence of ischemic heart disease--can be reduced below 90 mm Hg with further benefit for the patient. This has lead to discussions about a new definition of target blood pressure in hypertension treatment. From a cardiological point of view, the total cardiovascular risk of the patient has to be calculated according to a coronary risk profile. This risk stratification of the patient helps to make a decision about pharmacological treatment of blood pressure and target blood pressure. The higher the risk of the individual patient, the more aggressive blood pressure lowering is indicated.