<\/span><\/h5>\nIn general, systolic blood pressure (the first number) is regarded as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in persons over 50. In the majority of individuals, systolic blood pressure consistently increases with age due to the stiffening of large arteries, the accumulation of plaque over time, and the increased incidence of cardiovascular and vascular disease.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, either an elevated systolic or diastolic blood pressure reading can be used to diagnose excessive blood pressure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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