Above-Goal BP Among Adults With Hypertension in the US

The article highlights the alarming number of US adults with uncontrolled hypertension, emphasizing the outdated national target for blood pressure control set in 2005. Despite the current guidelines by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology advocating for stricter measures since 2017, the national performance measure has not kept pace. This misalignment suggests a significant gap in addressing hypertension management, which is crucial given the cardiovascular risks associated with uncontrolled blood pressure. The commentary calls for updating these metrics to better align with modern health standards and improve public health outcomes.