Hypertension

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on hypertension and related issues, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, and blood pressure monitoring and screening. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
Note: This topic collection does not include articles on gestational or pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Return to Main Topic List

Last Update: 03/29/2013

Screening and Diagnosis Treatment Complications and Special Situations Editorials and Letters

Patient Education, Self-Care Other AFP Content Other Resources from AAFP

Screening and Diagnosis

• Diagnosis of Secondary Hypertension: An Age-Based Approach (12/15/2010)
• Screening for High Blood Pressure [Putting Prevention into Practice] (06/15/2009)
• Screening for High Blood Pressure: Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (06/15/2009)
• Initial Evaluation of Hypertension [Point-of-Care Guides] (03/15/2004)

Treatment

• First-Line Treatment for Hypertension [Cochrane for Clinicians] (06/01/2010)
• Blood Pressure Treatment Targets for Uncomplicated Hypertension [Cochrane for Clinicians] (04/01/2010)
• Evaluation and Treatment of Severe Asymptomatic Hypertension (02/15/2010)
• Managing Hypertension Using Combination Therapy (05/01/2008)
• Pharmacologic Management of Hypertension in Patients with Diabetes (12/01/2008)
• AHA Releases Guidelines for Hypertension Management in Adults with or at Risk of CAD [Practice Guidelines] (07/15/2008)
• Home Monitoring of Glucose and Blood Pressure (07/15/2007)
• Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Managing Hypertension (06/01/2006)
• Management of Hypertension in Older Persons (02/01/2005)
• Does a Low-Sodium Diet Reduce Blood Pressure? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (01/15/2004)
• New Developments in the Management of Hypertension (09/01/2003)
• NHLBI Releases New High Blood Pressure Guidelines [Practice Guidelines] (07/15/2003)
• Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: Clinical Utility in the Family Practice Setting (06/01/2003)

Specific Therapies

• Effect of Cocoa on Blood Pressure [Cochrane for Clinicians] (04/01/2013)
• Are Beta Blockers Effective First-line Treatments for Hypertension? [Cochrane for Clinicians] (11/01/2007)
• Do ACE Inhibitors Decrease Mortality in Patients with Hypertension? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (07/01/2004)
• Aliskiren (Tekturna) for the Treatment of Hypertension [STEPS] (10/15/2007)
• Olmesartan (Benicar) for Hypertension [STEPS] (08/15/2005)
• Eplerenone (Inspra) for Hypertension [STEPS] (02/15/2004)

Complications and Special Situations

• High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents (04/01/2012)
• Radiologic Evaluation of Suspected Renovascular Hypertension (08/01/2009)
• Evaluation and Management of the Patient with Difficult-to-Control or Resistant Hypertension (05/15/2009)
• Managing Hypertension in Athletes and Physically Active Patients (08/01/2002)

Editorials and Letters

• Blood Pressure Measurement in Public Places [Editorials] (03/01/2005)
• Which Diuretic Should Be Used for the Treatment of Hypertension? [Editorials] (08/15/2008)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• High Blood Pressure in Children (04/01/2012)

From FamilyDoctor.org

AAFP's Patient Education Resource

• High Blood Pressure

Other AFP Content

Tips from Other Journals

• Is Immunization Against Hypertension Possible? (02/15/2009)

Other Resources from AAFP

• METRIC. Hypertension: Improving Patient Care