The 2013 Korean Society of Hypertension guidelines adapt international recommendations to the Korean population, emphasizing a target BP of <140/90 mm Hg for most patients and subdividing prehypertension into two stages based on cardiovascular risk.
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Supports tailored BP targets for Korean adults; extends international standards with local risk stratification and albuminuria-specific goals.
Lee et al. (2015) conducted a review in Hypertension. Antihypertensive therapy and lifestyle modification was evaluated. The 2013 Korean Society of Hypertension guidelines recommend a target blood pressure of <140/90 mm Hg for most patients, with lower targets for those with prominent albuminuria, and emphasize sodium reduction.
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