Hypertension Canada guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in adults in primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Canada has historically been among the world leaders in hypertension care, but hypertension treatment and control rates have regressed in recent years. This guideline is intended to provide pragmatic primary care-focused recommendations to improve hypertension management in adults at the population level.

Methods

We employed Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation and ADAPTE frameworks in accordance with Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE II) quality and reporting standards to develop recommendations on managing hypertension for adults aged 18 years and older. We used the HEARTS framework - a model of care developed by the World Health Organization to improve hypertension control and reduce cardiovascular burden -

SUBMITTER: Goupil R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12150426 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature