The first new set of guidelines since 2017 emphasize earlier detection and treatment of high blood pressure for all Americans – making regular at-home blood pressure monitoring an essential daily health practice.
"Half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure, which is the number one preventable risk factor for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and cognitive decline," said Jim Li, executive director, global medical affairs at OMRON Healthcare. "The 2025 guidelines make one thing clear: don't wait for your next doctor's visit. Regular blood pressure monitoring at home is an important practice for long-term good health."
The new AHA/ACC guidelines incorporate a decade of research on blood pressure, from 2015 to 2024, and emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early intervention of high blood pressure to reduce the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia.
"The first new guidelines in eight years bring major changes to how we should view blood pressure and the urgency to make routine monitoring a priority as a bridge to earlier treatment," said OMRON Healthcare U.S. Managing Director Alice Koehler. "The guidelines spotlight the heart-brain connection and higher dementia risks from uncontrolled blood pressure. There is more urgency to keep closer watch on blood pressure before, during and after pregnancy to prevent long-term health damage to moms and babies."
OMRON Healthcare issued the following recommended actions based on the new AHA/ACC blood pressure guidelines:
Start routinely monitoring your blood pressure at home. For patients with systolic blood pressure of 130–139, the guidelines now recommend medication if lifestyle changes don't achieve targets within 3–6 months. This raises the importance of earlier detection, best achieved by routine blood pressure monitoring at home. "Routine can be once a week, once a day, or more for some," said Li. "Talk to your doctor. Blood pressure is a valuable health insight." The OMRON Platinum and EVOLV are ranked as top blood pressure monitors for home use.
Take care of your heart to take care of your mind. The guidelines focus on a growing body of research linking blood pressure management to cognitive function and dementia prevention. "High blood pressure and untreated conditions like atrial fibrillation disrupt the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the brain," said Li. "Routine at-home monitoring with tools like the OMRON 10 Series with AI-powered AFib detection can help identify these heart-brain health risks earlier than ever before."
Expecting moms: monitor before, during, and after pregnancy. The guidelines are based on research showing how pregnancy-related high blood pressure can impact immediate and long-term health outcomes for mothers and babies, urging more frequent monitoring before, during and after pregnancy. "Pregnancy represents a critical time for moms' and babies' cardiovascular health," said Koehler. "Those preparing to conceive should visit validatebp.org, apply the pregnancy filter, and search for recommended at-home monitors."
Maintain healthy weight to support healthy blood pressure. The guidelines recommend maintaining healthy weight to support blood pressure control, specifically mentioning GLP-1s as a viable weight loss tool when diagnosed by a physician. Originally developed for diabetes, GLP-1s have shown remarkable effectiveness for weight reduction, a major factor in lowering blood pressure. Pairing healthy weight loss choices with regular home monitoring can help deliver the best outcomes. OMRON offers an online library of health and lifestyle articles to support behavior change.
Tap into virtual coaching to build healthier habits. The guidelines place healthy lifestyle behaviors as the cornerstone of blood pressure management, encouraging regular exercise, stress control, weight management, and reduction or elimination of alcohol and sodium as primary practices. "Digital health tools are providing a path to meaningful behavior change," said Li. "Our OMRON Connect app acts as a virtual coach that provides insights on blood pressure readings along with tips to take walks, destress, and stay on medication for more blood pressure control."
"The new guidelines are a call to action for earlier detection and proactive blood pressure management for overall good health," said Koehler. "OMRON innovations – from our advanced blood pressure monitors and Intellisense AFib detection to the OMRON connect app – are accessible, affordable, and designed to support medical professionals and patients of all ages."
About OMRON Healthcare, Inc.
OMRON Healthcare, Inc., is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of personal heart health products and an innovator in technologies supporting respiratory and pain management care. With over 50 years of medical device category leadership, OMRON is passionate about empowering people to take charge of their health at home through precise technology. Its market-leading products include a full range of home blood pressure monitors, nebulizers and TENS devices. The company's mission is Going for Zero, the elimination of heart attacks and strokes. With more than 350 million devices sold globally, OMRON provides the world's most recommended blood pressure monitors by healthcare professionals. OMRON Healthcare strives to improve lives and contribute to a better society by developing innovations that help people prevent, treat, and manage their medical conditions. The company provides products and services in over 130 countries.
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