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More reading on resistant hypertension
Resistant hypertension is the term for blood pressure that stays stubbornly above the target your doctor has set (see Blood pressure goals, below) in spite of lifestyle changes and medications. The American Heart Association has published a state-of-the-art paper that covers the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of resistant hypertension.
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Blood pressure goals |
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Under 120/80: the ideal |
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Under 140/90: the goal if you are being treated for high blood pressure |
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Under 130/80: the goal if you have high blood pressure and diabetes or chronic kidney disease |
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