Is Chronic Low Blood Pressure 95 Dangerous in the Elderly

Long-term diastolic blood pressure of 95 mmHg is higher than normal in the elderly, which is a more dangerous condition. If accompanied by smoking, drinking, obesity and other 1-2 risk factors is medium risk, if accompanied by more than 3 risk factors is high risk. Elderly patients with long-term diastolic blood pressure over 90 mmHg are considered to have Grade 1 hypertension. If there is no combination of risk factors, it is low risk. If 1-2 risk factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, hyperlipidemia, etc. are present, it is intermediate risk. If more than 3 risk factors are present or accompanied by target organ damage, it is high risk. Elderly hypertensive patients should pay attention to controlling their blood pressure levels and use medications for treatment, such as nifedipine, under the guidance of a physician in order to reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.