August 2025

New hypertension guidelines from the American Heart Association, part 1

The American Heart Association published new guidelines for hypertension on August 14th. These updated guidelines highlight that hypertension is the most common and preventable risk factor linked to several serious health issues, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, cognitive decline, dementia, chronic kidney disease, and overall mortality.

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