Comparison of international blood pressure guidelines

Guidelines on the choice of agents and how best to step up treatment for various subgroups have changed over time and differ between countries.

Abbreviations: AAFP – American Academy of Family Physicians · ACC – American College of Cardiology · ACEI – angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor · ADA – American Diabetes Association · AHA – American Heart Association · ARB – angiotensin receptor blocker · CAD – coronary artery disease · CCB – calcium channel blocker · CHEP – Canadian Hypertension Education Program · CKD – chronic kidney disease · CVD – cardiovascular disease · DHPCCB – dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker · ESC – European Society of Cardiology · ESH – European Society of Hypertension · ISH – International Society for Hypertension · ISHIB – International Society for Hypertension in Blacks · JNC – Joint National Committee · KDIGO – Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcome · NICE – National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (United Kingdom) · SBP – systolic blood pressure · WHO – World Health Organization