Systematic Review: “For the general population of persons with elevated blood pressure, the benefits of trying to achieve a lower blood pressure target rather than a standard target (140/90 mm Hg or less) do not outweigh the harms associated with that intervention.”

Blood pressure targets in adults with hypertension – Cochrane Library

Summary: The use of lower blood pressure targets for people with hypertension – Cochrane Library

Related systematic review: Blood pressure targets in people with cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library

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