2026 ISH Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines: Treat Elevated BP, Standardise Measurement, Task-Share

The International Society of Hypertension harmonises existing guidelines into a tiered Essential/Optimal framework that endorses treating elevated BP, makes home monitoring the primary method, and formally includes pharmacists in task-sharing.

📅 Journal publication: Oct 20, 2026 · Last updated: Oct 28, 2026

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New 2026 guidelines transform global hypertension management.

The 2026 guidelines provide updated recommendations for hypertension management worldwide, impacting global clinical practice. The guidelines emphasize individualized treatment strategies and the importance of lifestyle interventions alongside medication management. These updated guidelines inform drug therapy choices and lifestyle modifications, essential for pharmacists managing hypertensive patients. The 2026 guidelines emphasize personalized treatment and lifestyle changes in hypertension management.

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Authors: Stergiou GS, Kario K, Aristizabal D, Beheiry H, Cho MC, Colombari DSA, Itoh H, Jafar TH, Jones E, Li Y, Romero CA, Steckelings UM, Williams B, Borghi C, Charchar F, Doku A, Dorobantu M, Flynn J, Khan N, Kollias A, Kreutz R, Mahmud A, Mancia G, Parati G, Poulter N, Reckelhoff J, Renna N, Shehab A, Schlaich M, Schutte A, Teo BW, Tomaszewski M, Touyz R, Wang J, Weber T, Whelton P, Zhang Y

Citation: Stergiou GS, Kario K, Aristizabal D, et al. 2026 International Society of Hypertension Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines. Journal of hypertension. 2026. doi:10.1097/HJH.0000000000004451

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