The new US and European guidelines in hypertension: A multi-dimensional analysis

The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) compared the clinical outcomes between target systolic blood pressure (SBP) levels between 140 and 120  mmHg or lower. Both,the 2017 ACC/AHA and the 2018 ESC/ESH guidelines in hypertension are derived from the SPRINT trial and advise initiation and/or intensification of treatment at lower blood pressure thresholds. The ACC/AHA guidance supersedes the 2014 Eight Joint National Committee guideline (J NC-8) which advised initiation of treatment when the BP was 140/90 mmHg or higher; in adults 60 years or over, the target was 150/90 mmHg.
Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research