Assessment of blood pressure in patients with hypertension aged 60–79 years before and after the publication of the 2014 Eighth Joint National Committee report

Abstract

Over 1 year at an academic health system, new recommendations from the JNC 8 did not affect mean BP or number of antihypertensives in older patients with hypertension. A similar investigation after more time or in patients with newly diagnosed hypertension may help determine the full impact.

Assessment of achieved systolic blood pressure in newly treated hypertensive patients aged 60–79 years before and after Eighth Joint National Committee recommendations

“…A previous study conducted at the same academic health system found no difference in mean BP and the number of antihypertensive agents between a similar cohort of patients aged 60–79 years treated for hypertension 1-year before and 1-year after the JNC 8 report [Fixen et al 2016]. Of note, patients in the previous study had an existing diagnosis of hypertension and were currently receiving antihypertensive therapy.…”