![]() This change was prompted by a growing body of evidence showing a linear relationship between blood pressure and cardiovascular risk, namely that more intensive blood pressure control improves cardiovascular outcomes and survival. 2 It also re-classified "pre-HTN" as elevated blood pressure (120-129/<80 mmHg). The last update was in 2017 and the major change at that time was lowering the definition of HTN from ≥140/≥90 mmHg to ≥130/≥80 mmHg. ![]() The AHA/ACC started synthesizing evidence and publishing guidelines specifically for HTN in 2014. 1 This is a welcome addition to the guidelines as it fills an important gap in the most recent AHA/American College of Cardiology (ACC) recommendations. ![]() The American Heart Association (AHA) has recently released a new Scientific Statement regarding management of stage 1 HTN in adults with a low 10-year risk for CVD. In recent years, the incidence and prevalence of HTN have increased while rates of HTN control have declined. ![]() More cardiovascular disease (CVD) events are attributable to hypertension (HTN) than any other modifiable CVD risk factor. If blood pressure remains uncontrolled at 3-6 months, consider starting pharmacologic therapy.
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