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10 Questions on Adult Blood Pressure Targets Based on AAFP Guidelines

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The American Association of Family Physicians’ 2022 clinical practice guideline on blood pressure (BP) targets in adults with hypertension recommends a ceiling target to reduce the risk of all cause and cardiovascular mortality, and a separate target to reduce likelihood of myocardial infarction in those with that risk.

Distinctions between the 2 recommended targets and the supporting evidence, as well as the guidance from the AAFP on making treatment decisions and on attaining and maintaining target blood pressure levels are the topics of the following 10 questions.

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