Most older adults in the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) have a net benefit favoring a systolic blood pressure (BP) target <120 mm Hg, according to a study published online Feb. 18 ...

The health benefits of aggressive blood pressure control outweigh the potential risks for seniors, according to the la ...

Researchers found that stimulation during heart contraction (systole) and inhalation phases produced the strongest results. The findings suggest that tailoring nerve stimulation to individual ...

For years, doctors have paid close attention to both systolic and diastolic blood pressure when diagnosing and treating patients. However, a recent study has revealed that focusing on systolic ...