New blood pressure guidelines put half of U.S. adults in unhealthy range
First major update since 2003 aims to spur heart-healthy lifestyle changes
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DOUBLE CHECK New blood pressure guidelines redefine what constitutes high blood pressure. A patient’s levels should be based on the average of two or three readings taken on at least two different occasions, the authors say.
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