Following a comprehensive review of the latest research on hypertension, b lood pressure guidelines in the US have been updated to cut risks of heart disease and dementia later in life further than ever.

The updated guidelines replace a previous revision conducted in 2017 , and are a joint effort from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), and other respected institutions in the US.

Most of the changes are modifications to existing recommendations for healthcare professionals, targeting individuals who already fall into risk categories, have relevant medical conditions, or are pregnant. Though in their entirety, the recommendations remain relevant to everybody, regardless of their current state of health.

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