Scientific statement: Treating hypertension in patients with CAD
KEY POINT
An updated scientific statement for treating hypertension in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), developed by the American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Cardiology (ACC), and the American Society of Hypertension (ASH), discusses target blood pressure (BP), preferred treatment options, and lifestyle modifications to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
SOURCES
Rosendorff C et al. Treatment of hypertension in patients with coronary artery disease: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and American Society of Hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2015;65:1998–2038.
