Hypertension Guidelines Implications of New Hypertension Guidelines in the United States

Hypertension Guidelines Implications. Implications of New Hypertension Guidelines in the United States

Por: Monica L. Bertoia, Molly E. Waring, Priya S. Gupta, Mary B. Roberts y Charles B. Eaton. Hypertension. 2011;58:347-348.

The American Heart Association Task Force released a scientific statement in 2007 for the treatment of hypertension in the prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD). These guidelines recommend more aggressive control of blood pressure (BP) among those at high risk for CAD: individuals with diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, or a 10-year Framingham risk score ≥10%. These individuals are advised to maintain a BP <130/80 mm Hg.