What is the target blood pressure recommendation according to major international clinical hypertension guidelines for adults under 65 without comorbidities?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D.
- Step 1: Major international cardiovascular and hypertension consensus guidelines establish strict blood pressure targets to reduce cardiovascular events and renal complications.
- Step 2: For non-elderly hypertensive adults under 65 years of age without significant comorbidities, the recommended target blood pressure is .
Answer
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Why not the others: Blood pressure readings of < 140/100, < 150/90, and < 160/100 mmHg exceed recommended clinical treatment goals and increase risks of target-organ microvascular and macrovascular damage.
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