Ageing, blood pressure (and a glove)
Channel: York Cardiology
Date: 19/12/2023

Our Blood pressure changes as we get older. Unfortunately doctors are now care more about following guidelines and less about treating the individual. There is something inherently illogical about treating a 90 year old with a BP of 150/90 in the same way as a 20 year old with a BP of 150/90. The benefits are less and the risk of harm is greater. Here i explain how our BP changes as we get older.