BP Treatment Target

How to use it

1. 1

   Select patient group. Indication-specific BP targets differ by guideline. Individualise for frailty, tolerance, and polypharmacy.

2. 2

   Enter current SBP. Use validated sphygmomanometer; ≥2 readings, seated, after 5 min rest.

3. 3

   Compare to target. If outside target: adjust medications. Consider home BP monitoring (typically 5/7 mmHg lower than clinic readings).

When to use it

Medication review in hypertension

Ensures targets are specific to comorbidities. General target ≠ DM target ≠ CKD target.

Discharge planning

Ensure discharge BP medications are dosed to achieve target within 1–4 weeks.

Polypharmacy assessment

Frail elderly patients: BP targets may be relaxed to prevent falls/orthostatic hypotension.