High Blood Pressure: What's New?

Each year, the Canadian Hypertension Education Program (CHEP) updates its hypertension (high blood pressure) management recommendations. With more than 5 million Canadians with hypertension, these recommendations can have a significant impact on anyone who has high blood pressure or who is at risk for developing high blood pressure.
What are the CHEP recommendations and why are they made?
Ever wonder what medical guidelines and recommendations are and why they are developed? Read on for more information about the Canadian Hypertension Education Program (CHEP) recommendations - what they are and why they are developed. read more >
What's new for the latest CHEP recommendations?
The most recent version of the CHEP recommendations has identified two key messages: Adults with high-normal blood pressure need to have their blood pressure tested at least yearly, and all Canadians should aim to reduce their salt intake. Learn more about these recommendations and what they could mean for you. read more >
What's not new, but still really important in the CHEP recommendations?
Although the new messages about high blood pressure are important, some of the older messages need to be kept in mind. read more >
What do the CHEP recommendations mean to you?
Whether you're at risk for getting high blood pressure or already have it, here's what you can do to get the most from the recommendations. read more >



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