Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension.

Abstract

This article summarizes pertinent data from clinical trials on the effects of antihypertensive therapy on cardiovascular complications. Prior definitions of hypertension and blood pressure goals of therapy are discussed, and differences between national and international guidelines on such goals are summarized. The results of the SPRINT study are summarized, and the impact of this study on future goals of treatment is discussed. New recommendations are provided on blood pressure goals, and the effects such goals might have on clinical practice are discussed.