Independent study reveals nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults with high blood pressure may need medication
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that nearly 23 million Americans may qualify for blood-pressure-lowering medication under updated 2025 guidelines. The study emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes alongside the use of new cardiovascular risk assessment tools.
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The findings highlight a significant shift in clinical practice that could impact millions of patients and healthcare resource allocation in the United States.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Antoni Shkraba Studio from Pexels Nearly 23 million Americans with blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg or higher may be eligible for blood-pressure-lowering medications based on the 2025 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guideline , according to new, independent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association .
The 2025 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology high blood pressure guideline advises lifestyle changes—eating a healthy diet, managing weight, getting regular physical activity and reducing salt and alcohol—as a key part of treatment for high blood pressure, with medication prescribed if appropriate.
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