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A Comparison of International Guidelines on Goal Blood Pressure and Initial Therapy for Adults With Hypertension (adapted from JNC 8 guidelines [1]) Guideline Population Goal blood pressure (mmHg) Initial treatment options ESC 2024 [2] General 120–129/70–79
Normal. Less than 120 and. Less than 80. Elevated. 120-129 and. Less than 80. Stage 1 Hypertension. 130-139 or. 80-89. Stage 2 Hypertension. 140 or higher or. 90 or higher
The American Heart Association’s 2024 Impact Goal states, "Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. By 2024, as champions for health equity, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality." [51]
A 2024 clinical guideline recommended an increase dietary fiber intake, [132] with a minimum of 28g/day for women and 38g/day for men diagnosed with hypertension. [ 133 ] Increasing dietary potassium has a potential benefit for lowering the risk of hypertension.
While your individual threshold may vary, the following guidelines can help you determine whether your blood pressure is in a safe range: Normal: < 120 systolic, < 80 diastolic Elevated: 120-129 ...
Blood pressure readings taken while a person's arm is in the wrong position could lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension, a new study found. ... 2024 at 5:43 PM. Blood pressure readings may not be ...
Guidelines for treating resistant hypertension have been published in the UK [45] and US. [46] It has been proposed that a proportion of resistant hypertension may be the result of chronic high activity of the autonomic nervous system, known as "neurogenic hypertension". [47] Low adherence to treatment is an important cause of resistant ...
The AHA recommends a minimum of 3,500 mg of potassium per day for people who aim to treat or prevent high blood pressure. High-potassium foods include squash, spinach, banana, dairy and sweet potato.