Research recommendation(s) from an individual piece of guidance
- Guidance:
- Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management
- Date issued:
Research recommendations coming out of this guidance
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Automated blood pressure monitoring in people with atrial fibrillation: Which automated blood pressure monitors are suitable for people with hypertension and atrial fibrillation?
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Thresholds for interventions in adults aged under 40: In adults aged under 40 with hypertension (with or without type 2 diabetes), what are the appropriate risk and blood pressure thresholds for starting treatment?
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Blood pressure targets for people aged over 80: What is the optimum blood pressure target for people aged over 80 with treated primary hypertension (with or without cardiovascular disease)?
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Step 1 treatment: Are there subgroups of people with hypertension who should start on dual therapy?
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Relaxation therapies: What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of relaxation therapies for managing primary hypertension in adults in terms of reducing cardiovascular events and improving quality of life?
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Same-day hospital specialist assessment: Which people with extreme hypertension (220/120 mmHg or higher) or emergency symptoms should be referred for same-day hospital specialist assessment?
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Blood pressure targets for people with aortic aneurysm: What are the optimal blood pressure targets in adults with hypertension and aortic aneurysm, and does this vary by age?
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Blood pressure targets for people with prior ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke: What are the optimal blood pressure targets in adults with prior ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke, and does this vary by age?