Questions and Answers
Who were excused from voting?
In adults with hypertension, what is the question related to initiating antihypertensive pharmacologic therapy?
At what level do we start treating?
What is the specified BP goal in adults with hypertension related to antihypertensive pharmacologic therapy?
What is our BP goal?
Do various antihypertensive drugs differ in comparative benefits and harms?
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What minimum participant criteria was established for studies evaluated in hypertension research?
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Which types of studies were mainly reviewed for long-term morbidity and mortality of hypertension?
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What is the recommended SBP threshold for initiating pharmacologic treatment in individuals aged 60 years or older?
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The goal SBP for individuals aged 60 years or older is lower than 150 mmHg.
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What should be the goal DBP in treating individuals aged 60 years or older?
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What is the treatment initiation threshold for blood pressure in individuals aged 18 years or older with diabetes?
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What is the goal SBP for diabetics outlined in the recommendations?
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What is the goal DBP for individuals aged 18 years or older with diabetes?
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Study Notes
Development
- Clinicians from various specialties, including nurses and pharmacologists, were involved in the guidelines' development.
- Conflicts of interest were excused from the voting process.
Research Questions
- Question about initiating antihypertensive therapy in adults with hypertension: at what BP thresholds do treatments improve health outcomes?
- Question regarding whether achieving a specified BP goal with antihypertensive therapy improves health outcomes.
Treatment Analysis
- Inquiry into the comparative benefits and harms of different antihypertensive drugs or classes on specific health outcomes.
- Evaluation of whether certain antihypertensive medications have better efficacy than others.
Evidence Criteria
- Research included only adults over 18 years with comorbidities such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, and heart failure.
- Only studies with a sample size greater than 100 participants and duration longer than one year were considered.
Mortality and Long-Term Outcomes
- Examination of evidence concerning long-term morbidity and mortality associated with hypertension, focusing on metrics like mortality, myocardial infarction (MI), heart failure (HF), and stroke.
- Retrospective studies (RCTs) from 1966 to 2009 were analyzed.
Recommendation for Older Adults
- General population aged 60 years or older: initiate treatment for BP at SBP of 150 mmHg or higher, or DBP of 90 mmHg or higher.
- Treatment goal: maintain SBP lower than 150 mmHg and DBP lower than 90 mmHg.
Additional Context on Recommendations
- If a patient has controlled BP at 140/90 without side effects, they may not need to reduce medication, indicating a degree of flexibility based on individual circumstances.
- While the target BP goal remains 150/90 for those over 60 years, clinical judgment plays a crucial role.
Recommendations for Diabetic Patients
- Individuals aged 18 years or older with diabetes should start antihypertensive treatment at SBP of 140 mmHg or higher, or DBP of 90 mmHg or higher.
- The target BP goal for this group is lower than 140 mmHg for SBP and lower than 90 mmHg for DBP.
- Recommendations supported by expert opinion and various studies such as SHEP, Syst-Eur, UKPDS, and ACCORD.
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