BP TREATMENT
ALGORITHM
BP TREATMENT ALGORITHM
Use this tool to see the recommended treatment for each BP threshold.
Select a BP threshold below:
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Normal BP
(BP <120/80 mm Hg)
Elevated BP
(BP 120-129/<80 mm Hg)
Stage 1 Hypertension
(BP 130-139/80-89 mm Hg)
Stage 2 Hypertension
(BP ≥140/90 mm Hg)
Normal BP
(BP <120/80 mm Hg)
Recommended Action:
Promote optimal lifestyle habits
When to Reassess:
1 year
Elevated BP
(BP 120-129/<80 mm Hg)
Recommended Action:
Nonpharmacological therapy
When to Reassess:
3–6 months
Stage 1 Hypertension
(BP 130-139/80-89 mm Hg)
Is there clinical ASCVD, Diabetes, CKD or an estimated 10-year CVD risk ≥ 10%?
Recommended Action:
Nonpharmacological therapy and BP-lowering medication
When to Reassess:
1 month
If This is a Reassessment, Was BP Goal Met?
-
BP Goal Was Met
Reassess in 3-6 months
-
BP Goal Was Not Met
Assess and optimize adherence to therapy
Consider intensification of therapy
Recommended Action:
Nonpharmacological therapy
When to Reassess:
3-6 months
Stage 2 Hypertension
(BP ≥140/90 mm Hg)
Recommended Action:
Nonpharmacological therapy and BP-lowering medication
When to Reassess:
1 month
If This is a Reassessment, Was BP Goal Met?
-
BP Goal Was Met
Reassess in 3–6 months
-
BP Goal Was Not Met
Assess and optimize adherence to therapy
Consider intensification of therapy