Key result
The 2018 Chinese hypertension guideline maintains the definition of hypertension as ≥140/90 mm Hg and recommends a general therapeutic target of 140/90 mm Hg, with more stringent targets if tolerated.
Population
Patients with hypertension
Design
Review
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Guides Asian hypertension care with conservative targets; leaves open comparison to stricter Western standards.
The 2018 Chinese hypertension guideline provides updated, risk-stratified blood pressure targets and treatment strategies for the management of hypertension in Asia.
Wang et al. (2020) conducted a review in Hypertension. 2018 Chinese hypertension guideline was evaluated. The 2018 Chinese hypertension guideline maintains the definition of hypertension as ≥140/90 mm Hg and recommends a general therapeutic target of 140/90 mm Hg, with more stringent targets if tolerated.
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