Systolic hypertension in the elderly
Systolic hypertension in the elderly refers to the systolic blood pressure in the elderly over 60 years old being higher than normal while the diastolic blood pressure is normal. It is an independent type of disease and an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke in the elderly. It is an important disease that affects the health of the elderly and must be taken very seriously.
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Site of disease:
Heart blood vessels blood vessels
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Infectious :
Not contagious
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Frequent population:
Elderly people over 60 years old
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Related symptoms:
High blood pressure
palpitations
fatigue
dizziness
myocardial hypertrophy