March 26, 2026Journal of Hypertension

2026 Latin American consensus for the management of patients with hypertension and cardio-renal and metabolic disturbances: endorsed by the Latin American Society of Hypertension, the Iberoamerican Hypertension League, and the World Hypertension League

Q: What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Study design: Review. Population: Hypertension and cardio-renal and metabolic disturbances. Intervention: Consensus recommendations.

Q: What does this research mean for the field?

Updated consensus recommendations tailored to the unique socioeconomic, genetic, and epidemiological characteristics of Latin America are required to improve the awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension and associated cardio-renal and metabolic disturbances. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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Key result

The 2026 Latin American consensus updates recommendations to improve hypertension awareness, treatment, and control.

Why the study?

Hypertension is the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease in Latin America, but awareness, treatment, and control rates remain extremely low. This update integrates new evidence to provide recommendations for managing hypertension and associated cardio-renal and metabolic disturbances.

Design

Expert consensus report

Authors

ACAntonio Coca RSRamiro SánchezPreventive Cardiology DSDora I. Molina de SalazarUniversity of Caldas

Discussion

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Implication

Warrants renewed emphasis on hypertension awareness and control in Latin America; extends 2019 consensus with regionally tailored cardio-renal-metabolic guidance.

Key Points

The aim is to update guidelines for managing hypertension and associated cardio-renal and metabolic disturbances in Latin American populations.
Consensus development involving experts in various medical fields from LATAM, USA, and Europe.
Review of recent studies and evidence since the previous 2019 consensus.
Focus on awareness, treatment, and control of cardiovascular risk factors.
High prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular disease noted in LATAM adults (20–40%).
Significant increase in overweight and obesity rates observed, especially among children and adults.
Reported low awareness, treatment, and control rates of cardiovascular risk factors in the region.

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Population

Latin American patients with hypertension and cardio-renal and metabolic disturbances

This 2026 consensus provides updated, regionally-tailored recommendations for managing hypertension and associated cardio-renal and metabolic risk factors in Latin America.

Cite This Study

Coca et al. (2026) conducted a review in Hypertension and cardio-renal and metabolic disturbances. Consensus recommendations was evaluated. The 2026 Latin American consensus provides updated recommendations to improve the awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension, which affects 20-40% of adults in the region.

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Hypertension management Cardiovascular prevention

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Warrants renewed emphasis on hypertension awareness and control in Latin America; extends 2019 consensus with regionally tailored cardio-renal-metabolic guidance.

2026 Latin American consensus for the management of patients with hypertension and cardio-renal and metabolic disturbances: endorsed by the Latin American Society of Hypertension, the Iberoamerican Hypertension League, and the World Hypertension League

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2026 Latin American consensus for the management of patients with hypertension and cardio-renal and metabolic disturbances: endorsed by the Latin American Society of Hypertension, the Iberoamerican Hypertension League, and the World Hypertension League

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