Elevated blood pressure is the major risk factor for disease and premature death globally, and the association between blood pressure and fatal cardiovascular complications is strong.1,2 Antihypertensive treatment can reduce cardiovascular morbidity and all-cause mortality and, supported by evidence summarised in 2018,3 lower target blood pressure values have been introduced into existing recommendations on the management of hypertension.4,5 However, the absolute benefit of antihypertensive treatment in reducing cardiovascular events is determined by the overall cardiovascular risk of the individual.
Original Article: [Comment] Strategies to identify patients for antihypertensive treatment