Hypertension Canada

12/22/2025

Hypertension Canada is recruiting new members to join upcoming Guideline Subcommittees in the following areas:
- Primary Aldosteronism
- Pediatrics, Adolescent & Young Adulthood
- Pregnancy & Post-Partum
- The Frail Elderly
Interested individuals are invited to send a brief statement of interest and indicate the subcommittee(s) they’re interested in to info@hypertension.ca

12/19/2025

High blood pressure affects 1 in 4 adults in Canada and remains the leading modifiable risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

Your donation helps Hypertension Canada continue vital work in prevention, education, and advocacy — improving outcomes nationwide.

Make your impact today: https://hypertension.ca/donate

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

12/16/2025

Know your numbers.

The new standard for normal blood pressure is 130/80 mm Hg. If you haven’t had your blood pressure checked recently, visit your family doctor or local pharmacist.

Did you know that hypertension affects 1 in 4 Canadian adults? Early detection and management can prevent heart disease and stroke.

12/12/2025

Hypertension management is most effective when it’s team-based.

Hypertension Canada’s 2025 Primary Care Guideline supports collaboration across professions—helping physicians, pharmacists, and nurses deliver coordinated, evidence-based care.

Access the guideline: 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) .

12/10/2025

The 2025 Primary Care Guideline makes evidence-based hypertension care accessible to every provider across Canada.

Created by Canadian experts, it translates global best practices into clear, easy-to-apply recommendations for diagnosis and treatment.
See the full guideline: 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) .

12/08/2025

Did you know that blood pressure can be easily monitored at home?

Using a validated home blood pressure monitoring device helps you and your health care provider track your readings more accurately.

Visit our website to see which devices meet the highest international standards 
https://hypertension.ca/public/recommended-devices/?filter_devices-category=home-blood-pressure-devices

If you have hypertension, managing your condition is crucial to preventing serious health complications. Home blood pressure monitoring is a powerful tool in maintaining your health, and Hypertension Canada recommends it as an essential part of hypertension management.

12/05/2025

The Hypertension Canada Primary Care Guideline is a roadmap for better hypertension care.

Access the algorithms, patient tools, and clinical resources at www.hypertension.ca to support implementation in your practice.

Hypertension Canada is the only Canadian organization dedicated solely to the prevention and control of hypertension (high blood pressure) and its complications.

12/03/2025

We’re re-launching Hypertension Canada’s 2025 Primary Care Guideline to make sure it reaches every health professional who can make a difference.

Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This guideline makes its prevention and management simpler and more consistent across Canada.

Find out 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) .

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to supporting meaningful causes.

Hypertension Canada works year-round to prevent and control high blood pressure — a condition that affects one in four adults and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke.

Your donation helps fund research, education, guideline development, and public awareness efforts that save lives. If you’re able, please consider contributing today.

Donate here:

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

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) .