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Hemodynamic Patterns of Age‐Related Changes in Blood Pressure (BP)
| Age (yr) | Diastolic BP | Systolic BP | MAP | PP | Hemodynamics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–49 | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | → or ↑ | R>S |
| 50–59 | → | ↑ | → | ↑↑ | R=S |
| ≥60 | ↓ | ↑ | → or ↓ | ↑↑↑↑ | S>R |
| MAP=mean arterial pressure; PP=pulse pressure; ↑=increase; →=no change; R=small‐vessel resistance; S=large‐vessel stiffness; ↓=decrease. Adapted with permission from Circulation. 1997;96:308–315. | |||||
