What's the REAL Ideal Blood Pressure After 65? The Answer Will Surprise You

#BloodPressure #BloodPressureAfter65 #SeniorHealth What is the REAL ideal blood pressure after 65? In this video, we explain why blood pressure targets for older adults are not always one-size-fits-all—and why your age, cardiovascular risk, arterial stiffness, symptoms, and overall health can change the conversation. You’ll learn what systolic and diastolic blood pressure really mean after 65, how pulse pressure may reveal arterial stiffness, why the morning blood pressure surge matters, and how masked hypertension can cause normal-looking clinic readings while blood pressure remains elevated at home. We also discuss SPRINT, HYVET, blood pressure targets after 75 and 80, cognitive health, stroke risk, and orthostatic hypotension. Most importantly, you’ll learn a practical home blood pressure monitoring protocol, including when to measure your blood pressure, how to record readings, how to check sitting and standing pressure, and what questions to ask your doctor about your personal blood pressure target and medications. 📚 Research & Sources: 1. HYVET Trial — Beckett et al. (2008). *NEJM* 358:1887–1898 2. SPRINT Trial — Williamson et al. (2016). *NEJM* 375:2551–2559 3. SPRINT eligibility in adults 75+ — Supiano et al. *JAGS* 2016 4. Pulse pressure, cognitive decline & dementia — Zheng et al. *JACC* (2022) 5. Pulse pressure & cognitive decline (longitudinal) — Waldstein et al. *AHA Hypertension* (2008) 6. J-HOP Study — Morning home BP vs. office BP in adults 80+ 7. Morning surge & cardiovascular event timing — Kario et al. *AHA Hypertension* (2010) 8. Masked hypertension prevalence (10–30%) — Trudel et al. *Eur J Prev Cardiol* (2019) 9. Chronotherapy — Evening vs. morning dosing meta-analysis Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Do not change or stop blood pressure medication based on this video. Discuss your individual blood pressure target, symptoms, and treatment plan with your healthcare profession