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Carrie Bradon | Dec 1, 2017

American Heart Association releases new blood pressure guidance

The American Heart Association (AHA) has redefined its guideline for high blood pressure, according to a press release.

Those who have a reading of 130/80 will be considered to have high blood pressure, according to the AHA guideline outlined in the release. The old standard for high blood pressure was defined as 140/90.

However, the new standards may mean approximately half of all Americans have high blood pressure, meaning they are at risk for a plethora of health challenges, the release said.

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