What is the relative risk of incident CVD associated with higher SBP and DBP?
In a meta-analysis of 61 prospective studies, an increased risk of ASCVD associated with higher SBP and DBP has been reported. This risk was observed to be a doubling in the risk of death from stroke, heart disease, or other vascular disease with a 20 mm Hg higher SBP and 10 mm Hg higher DBP.