Blood pressure as we age: What is a healthy target?

In this video, Drs. Anthony Levinson and Richard Sztramko will discuss high blood pressure and what healthy blood pressure targets are for older adults. You will meet Russell, who has taken their blood pressure at a local pharmacy and gotten a result of 140/95. Learn what their best next steps would be.
0:00 - Meet Russel
0:10 - What is blood pressure?
0:55 - How do you properly measure blood pressure at home?
2:13 - What time of day should you take your blood pressure?
3:11 - What kind of blood pressure monitor should I choose?
4:13 - Is there an ideal blood pressure target?
6:01 - Why is it important to measure your blood pressure at home?
8:03 - Why is it important to maintain an ideal blood pressure?
10:23 - Which people are at increased risk for developing high blood pressure?
11:07 - What are the main causes of high blood pressure?
13:03 - Back to Russel
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This work is supported through the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging and funds provided by the Dean and Vice-President, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University.
Disclaimer: These videos are provided for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for advice from your own health care professional. The videos may be used for not-for-profit educational purposes only. Any other uses must be approved by the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal ([e-mail]).