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If you are over the age of 70, a target blood pressure should be 130 systolic and 80 diastolic. Beyond age 80, the systolic should be between 140 and 150 with a diastolic of 80. It is probably safe to say that beyond age 80, using medications to treat a person whose blood pressure is below 145 systolic may not be necessary.

Regardless of age, everyone should measure blood pressure at least four times annually. If your blood pressure is consistently elevated, treatment is essential. Any treatment plan to lower blood pressure should first begin with exercise and diet and follow with medications if lifestyle changes are not sufficient. If you are being treated, measure and record your blood pressure frequently and take the values to your physician at each visit. Discuss the levels and make sure your treatment is ideal — the benefits are clearly lifesaving.

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