DPB < 90 mm Hg with SBP ≥ 140
Results from pathophysiologic changes in
arterial vasculature consistent with aging
SBP is a strong predictor of CV disease in patients ≥ 50 years old
- Pulse pressure = SBP – DBP
- - Reflects extent of atherosclerotic disease in elderly
- - pulse pressure, CV mortality
- - Measures arterial stiffness