All Hypertension articles
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NICE guidelineNICE hypertension guideline
Guidance on the diagnosis and management of hypertension, with updated recommendations on blood pressure targets and antihypertensive drug treatment
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News
NHS providing blood pressure devices for home checks
The devices will make blood pressure monitoring easier for those who find it difficult to travel or do not have access to regular monitoring
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News
PSNC offers new resources on Hypertension Case-Finding Service
Community pharmacy can offer the advanced service to identify undiagnosed cases of cardiovascular disease and support general practice in the prevention and management of cardiovascular conditions
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News
Know Your Numbers! Week 2021: encourage your patients to take control of their blood pressure
This year’s event, which takes place from 6–12 September, aims to promote home blood pressure monitoring to identify undiagnosed hypertension
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News
Blood pressure checks to be rolled out in community pharmacies across England
From October, every NHS pharmacy in England will be able to offer blood pressure checks to people aged 40 and over
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Video
Professor Terry McCormack Q&A on hypertension
In this video, taken at Guidelines Live 2019, Professor Terry McCormack answers questions on hypertension guidelines, recommendations in these guidelines, red flags for referral, and his key take-home messages.
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NICE guideline
NICE hypertension guideline
A brief guide on the diagnosis and management of hypertension, includes visual summaries on treatment and choice of antihypertensive drug.
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NICE guideline
NICE hypertension in pregnancy guideline
This summary covers the diagnosis and management of hypertension during pregnancy, labour, and birth.
