New blood pressure guidelines issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology call for earlier treatment, abstaining from alcohol, and greater attention to blood ...

The management of hypertension has historically been shaped by two competing schools of thought. The first posits that reducing blood pressure itself is the ultimate priority, with clinical benefits ...

AHA/ACC guidance formalizes hypertension management in pregnancy and emphasizes cardiovascular risk stratification using the ...

Although Canada historically has been a leader in hypertension treatment and control, rates have declined in the past decade, particularly among women and vulnerable groups. With the aim of improving ...

In theory, hypertension is a disease that is both easy to test for and readily treatable with existing medications and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Delays in hypertension diagnosis may prevent timely treatment and increase CVD risk. Women, younger patients and ...

New blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) reaffirm earlier recommendations and include some key changes. The new guidelines recommend earlier treatment for high blood ...