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. 2019 May;112(5):649–705. doi: 10.5935/abc.20190086
Recommendation Grade of recommendation Level of evidence
SBP ≤ 130 mmHg for elderly patients ≥ age 65, without frailty I A
SBP < 140 mmHg for elderly patients ≤ age 80, without frailty IIb C
For elderly patients > age 80, with initial SBP ≥ 160 mmHg, initial SBP reduction between 150 and 140 mmHg I B
In fragile elderly patients or patients with multiple comorbidities, the therapeutic goal should be individualized, considering risk-benefit ratios IIa C

SBP: systolic blood pressure.