Hypertension

Updated U.S. and international hypertension guidelines reflect new studies and analyses that support changes in hypertension management. The 2025 U.S. guideline for prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of high blood pressure (BP) recommends lower BP targets, greater use of out-of-office BP for diagnosis and medication titration, and a different approach to severe hypertension presenting without acute or evolving cardiovascular disease symptoms or signs. New treatments for resistant hypertension are recommended. Trial evidence supports benefit from tighter BP control to prevent mild cognitive impairment and dementia, further emphasizing the importance of lower BP goals.