New Blood Pressure Guidelines In The US Place Prevention And Early Treatment On Top

New Blood Pressure Guidelines In The US Place Prevention And Early Treatment On Top

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Updated Aug 15, 2025 | 07:01 AM IST

SummaryThe American Heart Association’s new blood pressure guidelines lower the threshold for early intervention, recommending lifestyle changes for readings of 130–139 before medication. They emphasize prevention, alcohol abstinence, and dementia risk reduction. The update aims to control blood pressure earlier to prevent heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and cognitive decline.

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