Heart Disease

Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor worldwide for ASCVD, and approximately half of US adults have hypertension.1 Uncontrolled BP contributes to heart failure, stroke, atrial fibrillation, and sudden cardiac death and is associated with development of kidney failure and dementia.2 This guideline was designed to provide clinicians with a risk stratification approach to managing BP. This synopsis highlights key guideline recommendations.