Above-Goal BP Among Adults With Hypertension in the US—Reply

The discussion highlights the need to update national guidelines for managing blood pressure (BP) in adults with hypertension to align with the 2025 AHA/ACC multisociety guideline, which recommends a target of less than 130/80 mm Hg. The previous standard of 140/90 mm Hg is deemed outdated and may be causing discrepancies between clinical practice and evidence-based recommendations. Achieving this new target could significantly improve health outcomes, emphasizing the importance of updating national quality metrics to reflect current best practices.