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. 2005 Dec;37(4):343–350.

Table 5. Threshold for administering a vasoconstrictor.

Threshold for Administering a Vasoconstrictor (mmHg) 1989 (%) 1994 (%) 1999 (%) 2004 (%)
>50   6.2   6.7   5.8   8.9
40 to 49   9.3   7.6   4.3   8.9
30 to 39 24.8 20.1 34.8 24.4
20 to 29 34.1 41.9 43.5 40.0
Do not treat 25.6 23.8   8.7 17.8