4 min - BioSense Team - 2025-01-09
- blood pressure
- hypertension
- ESC
- prevention
- salt
Blood Pressure: The Target (Europe) and How to Get There
Disclaimer: If very high values + symptoms → emergency.
In 30 Seconds
Recent European recommendations highlight, in treated patients, a systolic target of 120–129 mmHg when tolerated, with individualization based on age/frailty. Globally, a 2025 goal aimed at relative reduction in hypertension prevalence.
The 4 Levers That Matter
- Weight loss if excess
- Salt: reduce progressively (processed foods, deli meats)
- Activity
- Sleep and stress
Measuring Without Mistakes
- Adapted cuff, 5 minutes rest
- 2–3 measurements, several days
Sources
- ESC 2024 – 120–129 mmHg target under treatment
- WHO / UN target on hypertension