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Section 1: Introduction. Context and Purpose of This Guideline. Statement of Remit. To align with its mission to reduce the global burden of raised blood pressure (BP), the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) has developed worldwide practice guidelines for the management of hypertension in adults, aged 18 years and older.
Dec 15, 2022 · Based on its review, the AAFP strongly recommends that clinicians treat adults who have hypertension to a standard blood pressure target of less than 140/90 mm Hg to reduce the risks of...
The 2022 Blood Pressure Targets in Adults With Hypertension: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the AAFP, was developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians and approved by the Board...
The ACC/AHA guideline provides four categories of BP, ranging from normal to stage 2 hypertension, as shown below. These four categories are based on average BP measurements in a health care setting. BP classification should be the average of two carefully measured office readings obtained on at least two occasions.
Apr 27, 2021 · In 2021, the US Preventative Services taskforce issued a new recommendation statement on screening for hypertension in adults. The statement reaffirms the 2015 USPSTF recommendation concluding with high certainty that screening for hypertension in adults has substantial net benefit.
This complete version of the updated guidelines for hypertension is written for the health care professional who wants to understand the science behind the new recommendations on high blood pressure. The JNC 7 Complete Report focuses on the new evidence, including a revised treatment algorithm, drug tables, and more.
Jun 21, 2021 · The AHA/ACC has released a scientific statement in 2021 offering new guidance for management of stage 1 hypertension among patients with low ASCVD risk. Among low-risk adults (no ASCVD or 10-year CVD risk <10%) with stage 1 hypertension (blood pressure 130-139/80-89 mmHg), management starts with nonpharmacologic therapy.
