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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

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  • High blood pressure (HBP) affects an estimated 45% of adult Americans.
  • Effective blood pressure (BP) control is crucial for preventing cardiovascular diseases, stroke, kidney disease, and dementia.
  • Current BP control rates are low, with only about 30% of individuals meeting the guideline-based target of <130 mm Hg systolic BP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of accurate BP measurement and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk assessment.
  • To emphasize the role of guideline-directed lifestyle modifications alongside pharmacologic treatment for optimal BP management.
  • To advocate for integrated, team-based care approaches that address social determinants of health for improved BP control.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical practice guidelines and evidence supporting BP control strategies.
  • Emphasis on accurate BP measurement and comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment.
  • Integration of social determinants of health and shared decision-making within team-based care models.

Main Results:

  • High-quality evidence supports achievable, uniform HBP control across diverse populations.
  • Integrated approaches can simultaneously reduce multiple modifiable atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors.
  • Improved population-level cardiovascular, kidney, and brain health requires a coordinated reprioritization of resources.

Conclusions:

  • Effective HBP management necessitates accurate measurement, risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and pharmacologic treatment.
  • Addressing social determinants of health through team-based care is vital for improving BP control rates.
  • A coordinated, stakeholder-driven effort is required to improve cardiovascular, kidney, and brain health nationwide.