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HYPERTENSION INFOGRAPHIC

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📊 WHAT IS HYPERTENSION?

Hypertension is defined as persistent systolic blood pressure ≥130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥80 mmHg 1

• Affects 116 million adults in the US and over 1 billion adults worldwide 1
• A major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, and death 1, 2
• Only 44% of US adults with hypertension have their blood pressure controlled to <140/90 mmHg 1

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🎯 BLOOD PRESSURE TARGETS

For most adults <65 years: <130/80 mmHg 1

For adults ≥65 years: SBP <130 mmHg 1

For patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease: <130/80 mmHg 3

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💊 FIRST-LINE MEDICATIONS

The three pillars of hypertension drug therapy 1:

1. Thiazide or thiazide-like diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone) 1, 3
2. ACE inhibitors or ARBs (enalapril, candesartan) 1
3. Calcium channel blockers (amlodipine) 1

Each 10 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure decreases cardiovascular events by 20-30% 1

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🏃 LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL FOR ALL)

Recommended for everyone with blood pressure >120/80 mmHg 3

• Weight loss and avoid obesity (waist-to-height ratio <0.5) 4
• Dietary sodium reduction and potassium supplementation 1, 4
• Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise 30 minutes on 5-7 days per week 4, 5
• Limit alcohol: 2 drinks/day for men, 1.5 for women 4
• Smoking cessation 4
• Stress reduction through mindfulness or meditation 4
• Reduce exposure to cold temperature (particularly in winter months) 5, 6

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👥 TEAM-BASED CARE APPROACH

A team-based care approach is recommended for all adults with hypertension (Class 1, Level A evidence) 4

Your care team should include 4:

• Lead clinician: physician or advanced practice nurse 4
• Clinical support: pharmacist, nurse, physician assistant, medical assistant, or community health worker 4
• Administrative support: scheduler, receptionist 4
• Specialist referral system for difficult-to-control cases 4

Team-based care reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure and improves blood pressure control compared to usual care 4

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🏠 HOME BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING

Follow-up should include home blood pressure monitoring (Class 1, Level A evidence) 4

Key monitoring principles 4:

• Use validated, automated devices with proper cuff size 4
• Measure blood pressure at the same time daily 4
• Take readings after 5 minutes of rest, sitting with back supported 4
• Record all readings accurately and bring monitors to clinic visits 4
• Base clinical decisions on average of readings from ≥2 occasions 4

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⚠️ WHEN TO INTENSIFY TREATMENT

Add a third medication if blood pressure remains elevated on two drugs 6

Blood pressure 130-160/90-100 mmHg represents Stage 2 hypertension requiring treatment intensification 6

Follow-up within 1 month after medication changes (telephone, telehealth, or clinic visit) 4

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🌡️ SEASONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Blood pressure varies with temperature 5:

• Winter: Blood pressure increases by average 5/3 mmHg (systolic/diastolic) 5
• Summer: Blood pressure decreases 5
• Cardiovascular hospitalizations increase substantially during colder periods 5
• Elderly patients show greater blood pressure variability with temperature changes 5

Maintain appropriate clothing and heating strategies to stabilize body temperature 5

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🎯 ADDRESSING SOCIAL FACTORS

Social determinants of health should inform treatment recommendations (Class 1, Level B-NR evidence) 4

Important factors affecting blood pressure control 4:

• Access to healthy food and safe exercise environments 4
• Health literacy and educational background 4
• Age, gender, and race/ethnicity 4
• Availability of health services 4

Addressing unmet social needs improves blood pressure and lipid management 4

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📈 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Performance measures should be used to improve hypertension care (Class 2a, Level B-NR evidence) 4

Essential program elements 4:

• Patient educational materials on hypertension 4
• Timely follow-up within 1 month of treatment changes 4
• Medication adherence monitoring using pharmacy fill data 4
• Provider-specific performance reports 4
• Regular team meetings (at least quarterly) 4

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🚨 COMMON PITFALLS TO AVOID

Do not overlook medication adherence as a common cause of uncontrolled hypertension 6

Do not assume resistant hypertension without optimizing the three first-line medication classes at appropriate doses 7

Consider seasonal blood pressure variations when symptoms of overtreatment appear with temperature rise 5

Screen for secondary causes if clinically indicated (though <10% of cases) 7

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