The 1 Blood Pressure Gap That Predicts Stroke Risk (Seniors Over 60)

If your blood pressure monitor shows 150 over 60, most people focus on the 150. But after 60, Dr. Grace wants you to notice one more number: the gap. 150 minus 60 equals 90. That gap is called pulse pressure. And when it stays wide again and again, especially in older adults, it can be a warning pattern worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist. In this Senior Alert Center episode, Dr. Grace explains how to calculate the blood pressure gap, why the top and bottom numbers can pull apart as arteries stiffen, which home blood pressure mistakes can distort the reading, and what to ask your clinician before making any health decision. This video is not about panicking over one reading. It is about seeing the pattern that many people never write down. You will learn: How to calculate pulse pressure Why 150/60 can be more concerning than it first looks Why a low bottom number is not always "good news" How to take a cleaner home blood pressure reading How to track the gap for 1-2 weeks What symptoms should be treated as urgent What to ask your doctor or pharmacist Important: This video is for education only and does not diagnose you. Do not stop, skip, reduce, or change blood pressure medication because of a YouTube video. Bring your readings, symptoms, and medication list to your doctor or pharmacist.