Isolated systolic hypertension and stroke

Q: Can a blood pressure reading of 160/80 be high enough to cause a stroke or heart problem in a woman of 82?

A: It has been shown that treating isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly lowers the incidence of heart disease and stroke. When to treat any individual, is a decision that needs to be made in consultation with a physician.
For a full discussion go to http://hyper.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/21/3/335

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