Why the study?
The British and Irish Hypertension Society reviewed current evidence to provide clear recommendations on blood pressure treatment thresholds and targets.
The BIHS recommends a simplified 2-step approach to hypertension management, initiating treatment at out-of-office BP ≥ 135/85 mmHg and targeting < 130/80 mmHg for most adults to reduce therapeutic inertia.
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Supports earlier antihypertensive initiation irrespective of risk and <130/80 mmHg targets; extends prior consensus with updated thresholds for practice and trials.
Faconti et al. (2025) conducted a review in Hypertension. Blood pressure treatment target < 130/80 mmHg vs. Standard blood pressure targets was evaluated. The British and Irish Hypertension Society recommends an on-treatment blood pressure target of <130/80 mmHg or as low as reasonably achievable for all adults with confirmed hypertension.
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