• Topic

    Hypertension

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, 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 two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only. Note: This topic collection does not include articles on gestational or pregnancy-induced hypertension.
    Categories

    Treatment

    Screening and Diagnosis

    Complications and Special Situations

    Editorials and Letters

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    Treatment
    Mar 15, 2024 — Thiazide Diuretics vs. Other Antihypertensive Drug Classes [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Oct 15, 2023 — Thiazide Diuretics vs. Other Antihypertensive Drug Classes for First-Line Treatment of Hypertension [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Oct 15, 2023 — Hypertension in Adults: Initial Evaluation and Management   CME
    Dec 15, 2022 — Blood Pressure Targets in Adults With Hypertension: Guidelines From the AAFP [Practice Guidelines]   CME
    Dec 15, 2022 — Blood Pressure Targets in Adults With Hypertension: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the AAFP [Practice Guidelines]
    Jan 15, 2022 — Can Walking Lower Blood Pressure in Patients With Hypertension? [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Aug 15, 2021 — Hydrochlorothiazide vs. Chlorthalidone for the Treatment of Hypertension [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Jun 15, 2021 — Hypertension: New Guidelines from the International Society of Hypertension [Practice Guidelines]
    Mar 15, 2020 — Managing Hypertension Using Combination Therapy   Alg
    Nov 01, 2019 — Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors vs. Other Antihypertensive Drug Classes for Hypertension [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 15, 2019 — Coaching Patients About Successful Blood Pressure Management [Lown Right Care]
    Sep 01, 2018 — Blood Pressure Targets for Patients with Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 15, 2018 — High Blood Pressure: ACC/AHA Releases Updated Guideline [Practice Guidelines]
    May 01, 2017 — Pharmacologic Treatment of Hypertension: ACP and AAFP Release Recommendations for Adults 60 Years and Older [Practice Guidelines]   Tool
    Apr 15, 2017 — Severe Asymptomatic Hypertension: Evaluation and Treatment   Alg   Tool
    Jun 01, 2015 — Nonpharmacologic Management of Hypertension: What Works?   PtEd
    Apr 15, 2015 — ACE Inhibitors vs. ARBs for Primary Hypertension [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Feb 01, 2015 — Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors vs. Angiotensin Receptor Blockers [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Jun 01, 2010 — First-Line Treatment for Hypertension [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Apr 01, 2010 — Blood Pressure Treatment Targets for Uncomplicated Hypertension [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Dec 01, 2008 — Pharmacologic Management of Hypertension in Patients with Diabetes   Alg   Tool
    Jul 15, 2008 — AHA Releases Guidelines for Hypertension Management in Adults With or At Risk of CAD [Practice Guidelines]

    Specific Therapies

    Oct 15, 2023 — Aspirin Use and the Risk of Mortality in Patients With Hypertension [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Feb 01, 2018 — Beta Blockers Compared with Other Drug Options for the Treatment of Hypertension [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Jan 15, 2018 — Nebivolol/Valsartan (Byvalson) for Hypertension [STEPS]
    Dec 01, 2015 — Chlorthalidone vs. Hydrochlorothiazide for Treatment of Hypertension [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Oct 01, 2015 — Risk of Gout with the Use of Thiazide Diuretics [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Apr 01, 2013 — Effect of Cocoa on Blood Pressure [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Nov 01, 2007 — Are Beta Blockers Effective First-line Treatments for Hypertension? [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Oct 15, 2007 — Aliskiren (Tekturna) for the Treatment of Hypertension [STEPS]
    Aug 15, 2005 — Olmesartan (Benicar) for Hypertension [STEPS]
    Jul 01, 2004 — Do ACE Inhibitors Decrease Mortality in Patients with Hypertension? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Feb 15, 2004 — Eplerenone (Inspra) for Hypertension [STEPS]
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Sep 15, 2021 — Home Blood Pressure Monitoring   Alg   PtEd
    Aug 15, 2021 — Screening for Hypertension in Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Mar 15, 2021 — Screening for High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Feb 15, 2021 — Screening for High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Oct 01, 2017 — Secondary Hypertension: Discovering the Underlying Cause   Alg   PtEd   Tool
    Feb 15, 2016 — Screening for High Blood Pressure in Adults: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Jul 01, 2013 — Pharmacotherapy for Mild Hypertension [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 15, 2004 — Initial Evaluation of Hypertension [Point-of-Care Guides]   POC
    Complications and Special Situations
    Sep 15, 2023 — Primary Aldosteronism   CME   Alg
    Oct 15, 2018 — High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents   Alg   PtEd
    Apr 15, 2018 — Screening and Management of High BP in Children and Adolescents: An Updated Guideline from the AAP [Practice Guidelines]
    Jan 15, 2016 — Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy   Alg   PtEd
    Aug 01, 2009 — Radiologic Evaluation of Suspected Renovascular Hypertension
    May 15, 2009 — Evaluation and Management of the Patient with Difficult-to-Control or Resistant Hypertension   Alg   PtEd
    Editorials and Letters
    Aug 15, 2023 — Treatment of Mild Hypertension: Seeing Through SPRINT [Editorials]   FREE
    Mar 15, 2018 — ACC/AHA Hypertension Guideline: What Is New? What Do We Do? [Editorials]
    Aug 15, 2008 — Which Diuretic Should Be Used for the Treatment of Hypertension? [Editorials]
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Jan 15, 2016 — High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jun 01, 2015 — How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Without Medicines [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Feb 01, 2015 — Treating Newly Diagnosed High Blood Pressure [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Apr 01, 2012 — High Blood Pressure in Children [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd

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