ESCCardiology2018
ESC/ESH Guidelines for the Management of Arterial Hypertension 2018
Published by European Society of Cardiology · 98 pages · Class I
≥140/90BP definition
CombinationInitial therapy
YesABPM preferred
Summary
Free previewDefines hypertension as BP ≥140/90 mmHg and recommends single-pill combination therapy as initial treatment for most patients. Introduces the concept of out-of-office BP monitoring as preferred diagnostic method. Renal denervation evidence rated as insufficient for routine recommendation.
HypertensionBP targetsCombination therapyRenal denervationABPMHBPM
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