Advancements in hypertension management are shifting the landscape of treatment, from new guideline recommendations to technological innovations. This course explores key highlights from the AHA's recent scientific statements, including single-pill combination therapy and the clinical limitations of some blood pressure devices, alongside updates to the 2025 hypertension guidelines. You will gain a clear understanding of how these changes affect patient care, medication strategies, and pharmacist-driven interventions.
Recent ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines further emphasize comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment and evidence-based management of dyslipidemia alongside other major risk factors such as hypertension. These updates complement the hypertension topics discussed in this episode by reinforcing the importance of coordinated, risk-based approaches to reducing cardiovascular disease.
This resource provides a concise, guideline-based overview of hypertension management, summarizing the 2025 ACC/AHA recommendations for blood pressure classification, treatment goals, and stepwise pharmacotherapy. It highlights first- and second-line antihypertensive options, emphasizes individualized, risk-based treatment decisions, and outlines practical considerations for therapy initiation, intensification, and monitoring to optimize cardiovascular outcomes.
HOST
Rachel Maynard, PharmD
GameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpact
Lead Editor, Pyrls
GUEST
Tomasz Jurga, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, HF-Cert, CDCES, AACC
Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner
LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center
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