New Blood Pressure Guidelines

Blood Pressure Guidelines Can Be Loosened, Panel Says by Gina Kolata.  The New York Times.  December 18, 2013.

(1)  The previous goals for blood pressure have been in place for more than _____ years.

(2)  The previous goal for blood pressure was below ____________.  The new guidline for people over 60 should be systolic of less than  __________  and diastolic of less than ___________.

(3)  Systolic pressure indicates the pressure on ___________ when __________.  Diastolic refers to pressure on blood vessels when _____________.

(4)  As a result of _____________ that counteract some of the benefits of blood pressure medication, maximum benefit may occur with less _______________ nd higher __________.

(5)  True or False:  Lower blood pressure is always better.

(6)  True or False:  Rigorous studies have established systolic blood pressure goals for younger people.

(7)  90 percent of blood pressure drugs are available as ____________.

(8)  True or False:  The final guidelines are sanctioned by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.