Hypertension Canada

12/01/2025

The holidays remind us how precious our loved ones are.

Honour someone special by making a donation to Hypertension Canada in their name.

Your gift supports research, education, and advocacy to prevent and control high blood pressure — helping more families share healthy, happy moments together.

Donate now: https://hypertension.ca/donate

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the single most important risk factor for premature death and disability in the world.

11/28/2025

Hypertension Canada was pleased to have two co-authors of our 2025 Primary Care Guideline, Kristin Terenzi and Greg Hundemer, present at the CFPC Family Medicine Forum in Winnipeg earlier this month.

Family physicians are key partners in improving hypertension detection and management, and the session focused on practical, evidence-based recommendations for primary care teams across Canada.

If you missed the presentation, you can watch it on demand. Simply visit fmf.cfpc.ca and select “register now” on the home page. On-demand access is currently the only registration option, making it easy to navigate and view the session.

11/26/2025

Healthy habits make a measurable difference in blood pressure and overall heart health.

The Primary Care Guideline emphasizes sodium reduction, regular activity, weight management, and smoking cessation for all adults with hypertension.

Learn more: https://hypertension.ca/guidelines/

The 2025 Hypertension Canada Guidelines consists of 2 parts: A Primary Care Guideline and a Comprehensive Guideline for the more specialized topics (1) .

11/24/2025

The Primary Care Guideline offers a clear, stepwise approach to hypertension treatment:
1. Begin with low-dose combination therapy (ideally single-pill).
2. Add a third class if BP remains above target.
3. Add spironolactone or refer if still uncontrolled.
Preferred first-line combination: Irbesartan + HCTZ.
See the treatment algorithm: https://hypertension.ca/guidelines/

The 2025 Hypertension Canada Guidelines consists of 2 parts: A Primary Care Guideline and a Comprehensive Guideline for the more specialized topics (1) .

11/20/2025

Canada once led the world in hypertension control—but rates have slipped in recent years.
Hypertension Canada’s 2025 Primary Care Guideline helps change that. It outlines straightforward, evidence-based steps to support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment in every clinic.
Learn more: https://hypertension.ca/guidelines/

The 2025 Hypertension Canada Guidelines consists of 2 parts: A Primary Care Guideline and a Comprehensive Guideline for the more specialized topics (1) .

11/18/2025

This holiday season, give a gift that truly matters — the gift of health.
Your donation to Hypertension Canada supports lifesaving work to prevent and control high blood pressure, one of the leading causes of heart disease and stroke.
Together, we can build a healthier future for every Canadian. Donate today: https://hypertension.ca/donate

11/14/2025

Simple, consistent treatment targets lead to better outcomes.
The Primary Care Guideline recommends:
- Lifestyle changes for everyone
- Medication when BP ≥140/90 mm Hg, or ≥130 mm Hg in high-risk patients
- Target systolic BP

The 2025 Hypertension Canada Guidelines consists of 2 parts: A Primary Care Guideline and a Comprehensive Guideline for the more specialized topics (1) .

11/12/2025

Accurate measurement matters.

The Primary Care Guideline recommends standardized, automated BP measurement and out-of-office confirmation for accurate diagnosis. Hypertension is defined as ≥130/80 mm Hg when measured with a validated device under optimal conditions.

Get the details: https://hypertension.ca/guidelines/

The 2025 Hypertension Canada Guidelines consists of 2 parts: A Primary Care Guideline and a Comprehensive Guideline for the more specialized topics (1) .

11/10/2025

Hypertension affects 1 in 4 Canadian adults, and most cases are managed in primary care.

Hypertension Canada’s Primary Care Guideline was created to make hypertension care simpler, more consistent, and more effective across Canada — helping reverse recent declines in control rates.

See how: https://hypertension.ca/guidelines/

The 2025 Hypertension Canada Guidelines consists of 2 parts: A Primary Care Guideline and a Comprehensive Guideline for the more specialized topics (1) .

11/05/2025

Hypertension Canada’s Knowledge Mobilization Committee strengthens how we share research, guidelines, and best practices with clinicians and the public.

We’re looking for members with experience in health communication, education, or public health who want to contribute to national efforts to improve hypertension prevention and control.

If you’re interested in joining or learning more, please send a short letter of interest and your CV to info@hypertension.ca

10/28/2025

Hypertension Canada’s Primary Care Guideline is designed to make hypertension care simpler and more effective in primary care settings.

Built on the latest evidence and developed for primary care providers, it supports consistent diagnosis and management of hypertension across Canada.

Review the guidelines today: https://hypertension.ca/guidelines/

The 2025 Hypertension Canada Guidelines consists of 2 parts: A Primary Care Guideline and a Comprehensive Guideline for the more specialized topics (1) .

10/24/2025

Do you know someone making a difference in hypertension prevention and control?

Nominations are now open for Hypertension Canada’s 2026 Awards — including categories like the George Fodor Award, Senior Investigator, New Investigator, and more.

Nominate today and help us celebrate excellence: https://hypertension.ca/awards/general-awards

The award recognizes a distinguished record of substantial contributions by individuals or organizations that have reduced CV risk and comorbidities and/or increased prevention and control of blood pressure. Contributions worthy of this prestigious award are expected to be broad in scope (i.e., nati...