Hypertension Management

Common symptoms of high blood pressure include the following:

  • Headache
  • Blurred vision
  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness or weakness
  • Trouble breathing
  • Nosebleeds

Maintain a healthy weight and waist size

Be physically active for at least 30 minutes 3-days a week

GOAL - Blood Pressure
  • ACC/AHA Guidelines (2017)
    • Normal <120 and 80
    • Elevated BP=120-129 and <80
    • Stage 1 BP=130-139 or 80-89
    • Stage II BP > = 140 or > = 90
  • ASH/ISH Guidelines
    • Age <80 years <140/90
    • Age >=80 years <150/90 mm Hg
    • <140/90 mm Hg if diabetes or CKD
  • JNC 8 Report
    • Age <60 years <140/90
    • Age >=60 years <150/90 mm Hg
    • <140/90 mm if diabetes/CKD

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ACC=American College of Cardiology

AHA=American College of Heart Association

ASH=American Society of Hypertension

ISH=International Society of Hypertension

JNC 8=Joint Nation Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment.

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Our Board Certified Clinical Pharmacist Practitioners in collaboration with physician:
  • Evaluate and manage your hypertension based on clinical practice guidelines.
  • Recommend and individualize blood pressure goals based on patient‐specific need.
  • Evaluate evidence that influences the selection of blood pressure goals for individual patient.
  • Formulate patient‐centered treatment plans for complex patient with hypertension.

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Take your Blood Pressure at home:

  • Relax, sitting (feet on floor, back supported) for >5 min
  • Should avoid caffeine, exercise, and smoking for at least 30 min
  • Ensure empty bladder
  • Should not talk during rest period or measurement
  • Remove all clothing covering the location of cuff placement