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Almost 65% of U.S. adults aged 60 years or older have hypertension, and only 52.5% have controlled blood pressure.
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This editorial highlights the critical need for more effective identification and management of hypertension in older adults to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Pignone et al. (2017) conducted an editorial in Hypertension. Blood pressure treatment targets was evaluated. Almost 65% of U.S. adults aged 60 years or older have hypertension, and only 52.5% have controlled blood pressure.
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