American Heart Association High Blood Pressure Protocol 2017: A Literature Review

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Public Health

Background:

• Hypertension is a prevalent clinical symptom linked to cardiovascular disorders, acting as a precursor or sequelae to acute coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure (CHF).
• Globally, hypertension causes over 7.5 million deaths annually (12.8% of total mortality), as reported by the WHO.
• In the U.S., an estimated 35% of adults have persistently high blood pressure, impacting approximately one in three individuals, according to the CDC.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss and dissect modern updates in hypertension management.
• To provide a comprehensive overview of the 2017 Hypertension Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• To highlight new developments and recommendations for managing hypertension based on recent clinical trials.

Main Methods:

• Review and analysis of the 2017 Hypertension Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Incorporation of findings from various recent clinical trials.
• Discussion of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management methods.

Main Results:

• Identification of updated protocols and recommendations for hypertension management.
• Emphasis on hypertension as a modifiable condition.
• Integration of new clinical findings into established management strategies.

Conclusions:

• The 2017 guidelines offer updated approaches to managing hypertension.
• Effective management of hypertension is crucial for cardiovascular health and mortality reduction.
• Continuous updates based on clinical research are essential for optimizing hypertension care.