AHA/ACC Hypertension Guidelines

AHA/ACC Hypertension Guidelines

Author: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin November 24, 2025 Duration: 39:23
Hypertension remains a prevalent and complex chronic condition requiring up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based care. The guidelines for prevention, detection, evaluation and management of high blood pressure in adults were updated in 2025. This podcast will explore some of the bigger changes to the AHA/ACC Guidelines for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults and will address questions pharmacy professionals may have about medication management and patient blood pressure goals.  Sponsored by the PSW Ambulatory Care Advisory Committee, join PGY1 Resident Rachel Goldsborough as she summarizes these guidelines and provides oversight of the updates and changes. 

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