Highlights of the 2019 Japanese Society of Hypertension Guidelines and perspectives on the management of Asian hypertensive patients
Population
Japanese and Asian hypertensive patients
Design
Clinical practice guideline review
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Discussion
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Implication
Supports home BP monitoring with strict targets in comorbid hypertension; extends guidelines for Asian populations.
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Population
Japanese and Asian hypertensive patients
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Intervention
Management according to the 2019 Japanese Society of Hypertension (JSH) guidelines, emphasizing home blood pressure monitoring and strict blood pressure targets
The 2019 Japanese Society of Hypertension guidelines emphasize home BP monitoring and strict BP targets (<130/80 mm Hg office, <125/75 mm Hg home) for hypertensive adults with comorbidities, which is particularly relevant for Asian populations.
Cite This Study
Hoshide et al. (2019) conducted a review in Hypertension. 2019 Japanese Society of Hypertension Guidelines was evaluated. The 2019 Japanese Society of Hypertension guidelines emphasize out-of-office blood pressure measurements, recommending a home BP goal of <125/75 mm Hg for hypertensive adults with comorbidities.