Hypertension | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
WEBHypertension is persistently raised arterial blood pressure. It increases the risk of a number of conditions, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, peripheral arterial disease, and vascular dementia.
Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBAug 28, 2019 · This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose hypertension accurately and treat it effectively.
Management | Hypertension | CKS | NICE
WEBHypertension: Management. Last revised in December 2023. Scenario: Management: Covers the management of hypertension. The content on the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries site (CKS) is the copyright of Clarity Informatics Limited (trading as Agilio Software Primary Care).
Scenario: Management | Management | Hypertension - CKS | NICE
WEBFor information on managing hypertension in people with diabetes or CKD, see the CKS topics on Diabetes - type 1 and Chronic kidney disease. For information on managing hypertension in women who are considering pregnancy, pregnant, or breastfeeding, see the CKS topic on Hypertension in pregnancy.
WEBUse clinical judgement for people with frailty or multimorbidity. Check BP at least every 5 years and more often if clinic BP close to 140/90 mmHg. If evidence of target organ damage, consider alternative causes.
WEBThe recommendations in this guideline apply to people with suspected or diagnosed hypertension, including those with type 2 diabetes, unless otherwise stated. For managing hypertension in people with chronic kidney disease, see NICE's guideline on chronic kidney disease in adults.
management of hypertension in adults in primary care
WEBApr 7, 2022 · Summary points from the NICE guideline on the management of hypertension in adults in primary care are provided below: Reference: NICE (March 2022). Clinical management of primary hypertension in adults.
Diagnosis | Hypertension | CKS - NICE
WEBConfirm the diagnosis of hypertension in people with a clinic blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher and ABPM daytime average or HBPM average of 135/85 mmHg or higher. Classify the severity of confirmed hypertension using the following criteria:
Hypertension | Treatment summaries | BNF | NICE
WEBHypertension is defined as persistently raised arterial blood pressure and is one of the most important treatable causes of premature morbidity and mortality. It is a major risk factor for stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, cognitive decline, and premature death.
Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBAug 28, 2019 · This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose hypertension accurately and treat it effectively
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