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Cardiology

Hypertension Treatment Thresholds Across Risk Groups

The 2026 guideline retains a 130/80 mm Hg diagnostic threshold but links medication timing to cardiovascular, diabetes and kidney risk. Most treated adults share a target below 130/80 mm Hg.

Rayan Salih · August 19, 2026 · 7 min

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