Pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure. For example, 120/80 mmHg produces a pulse pressure of 40 mmHg. Pulse pressure often widens with age as large arteries become stiffer. In older adults, a persistently wide pulse pressure may indicate increased arterial stiffness and cardiovascular risk, including stroke risk. It should be interpreted together with age, systolic and diastolic pressures, medical conditions, and overall cardiovascular

What is the ideal blood pressure for living longer and staying healthier as we age? While there is no single perfect number for everyone, decades of research make one point clear: maintaining blood pressure in a normal or near-normal range dramatically reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and premature death. For most adults, the range associated with the greatest longevity is a systolic blood pressure of approximately 120–130 mm Hg and a diastolic press