Hypertension and stroke

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Hypertension has been defined as usual blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg, referred to blood pressure levels for which pharmacological treatment has been shown to be beneficial. Notwithstanding that, a relationship between the risk for death from coronary artery disease or stroke with lower blood pressure values (115/75 mmHg) has been statistically observed. This is important in order to prevent delay of the treatment when necessary.

In patients with a high cardiovascular risk, the recommended value to start treatment is 130/80 mmHg.

La hipertensión arterial (HTA) se ha definido como la presión habitual de 140/90 mmHg o mayor, referidos a los niveles de presión arterial en los cuales el tratamiento farmacológico ofrece beneficios. No obstante, se observó estadísticamente que existe una relación entre el riesgo de muerte por enfermedad coronaria o accidente cerebrovascular (ACV) con valores de presión arterial más bajos (115/75 mmHg). Esto es importante para no retrasar el tratamiento cuando sea necesario.

En pacientes con elevado riesgo cardiovascular, se considera iniciar el tratamiento con valores de 130/80 mmHg.

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