Early intervention is important when it comes to high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack, stroke and other diseases.A person’s blood pressure in adolescence might predict whether they will go on to struggle with hypertension in adulthood.A new study suggests screening for high blood pressure at younger ages could be a useful prevention strategy.GuestAssociate Professor Costan Magnussen, principal research fellow at the Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteReferencesTracking and Transition Probability of Blood Pressure From Childhood to Midadulthood
Early intervention is important when it comes to high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack, stroke and other diseases. A person’s blood pressure in adolescence might predict whether they will go on to struggle with hypertension in adulthood. A new study suggests screening for high blood pressure at younger ages could be a useful prevention strategy. Guest Associate Professor Costan Magnussen, principal research fellow at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute References Tracking and Transition Probability of Blood Pressure From Childhood to Midadulthood