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1Kristine Anne Scordo is a professor and director of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Program at Wright State University, College of Nursing, Fairborn, Ohio.
The Nurse Practitioner
|May 15, 2018
Summary
The updated hypertension guideline defines high blood pressure (BP) as 130/80 mm Hg, impacting millions. Healthcare providers must understand this change and patient options to manage hypertension effectively.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Clinical Guidelines
Background:
- The definition of hypertension has been updated in recent guidelines.
- The new threshold for high blood pressure is now 130/80 mm Hg.
- This change significantly increases the number of adults classified as hypertensive.
Purpose of the Study:
- To communicate the updated hypertension definition and its implications.
- To highlight the evidence supporting the new guideline.
- To inform healthcare providers about patient management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Review of the latest hypertension guideline recommendations.
- Analysis of the epidemiological impact of the new definition.
- Discussion of communication strategies for healthcare professionals.
Main Results:
- Millions of additional adults will now meet the criteria for hypertension.
- Many patients currently on medication may not be at the new goal.
- Effective communication of the guideline change is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers need to be well-informed about the new hypertension definition.
- Strategies for patient education and management are essential.
- Adapting to the new guideline is critical for optimal cardiovascular health.
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