Harmonization of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology/European Society of Hypertension Blood Pressure/Hypertension Guidelines: Comparisons, Reflections, and Recommendations. (12th August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Whelton, Paul K; Carey, Robert M; Mancia, Giuseppe; Kreutz, Reinhold; Bundy, Joshua D; Williams, Bryan
• Is Part Of: European heart journal. Volume 43:Number 35(2022)
• Page Start: 3302
• Page End: 3311
• Publication Date: 2022-08-12
• Subjects: antihypertensive agents -- blood pressure -- cardiovascular diseases -- hypertension -- life style -- practice guideline -- public health; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Heart -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.12005
• DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac432
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0195-668X

Abstract

Abstract: The 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association and 2018 European Society of Cardiology/European Society of Hypertension clinical practice guidelines for management of high blood pressure/hypertension are influential documents. Both guidelines are comprehensive, were developed using rigorous processes, and underwent extensive peer review. The most notable difference between the 2 guidelines is the blood pressure cut points recommended for the diagnosis of hypertension. There are also differences in the timing and intensity of treatment, with the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guideline recommending a somewhat more intensive approach. Overall, there is substantial concordance in the recommendations provided by the 2 guideline-writing committees, with greater congruity between them than their predecessors. Additional harmonization of future guidelines would help to underscore the commonality of their core recommendations and could serve to catalyze changes in practice that would lead to improved prevention, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension, worldwide.