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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Hypertension Management

Background:

  • The prevalence of hypertension in China is significant, with an estimated over 200 million patients.
  • Existing national hypertension guidelines were published in 1999, 2005, and 2011.
  • The 2011 guideline recommended five classes of antihypertensive drugs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current Chinese hypertension guideline.
  • To discuss the need for updating the guideline in light of recent international recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the 2011 Chinese hypertension guideline.
  • Consideration of recent national and international hypertension guidelines.

Main Results:

  • The 2011 guideline set treatment goals of <140/90 mmHg for general population, <130/80 mmHg for high-risk patients, and <150/90 mmHg for elderly.
  • All five classes of antihypertensive drugs were recommended for initial and maintenance therapy.

Conclusions:

  • The current Chinese hypertension guideline requires updating.
  • Newer national and international guidelines should inform the revision process.