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Hypothetical JNC 8 Recommendations Goal BP likely to be refined (relaxed) for population subgroups, particularly for those >80 and those with DM. Chlorthalidone recommended over HCTZ, but pre-eminence as first line therapy might be challenged. Reduced role for Beta-Blockers as initial therapy (still pre- The cost for drugs and clinic visits to comply with these JNC-8 guidelines over the next 10 years is projected from American Heart Association data to be almost $500 billion. I call for JAMA to retract the JNC-8 guidelines, because they are demonstrably not evidence-based and are likely to harm patients medically and financially. Editorial: Updated Guidelines for Management of High Blood Pressure - Recommendations, Review, and Responsibility. Howard Bauchner, M.D., Editor in Chief, JAMA, Chicago, and colleagues comment on the production of guidelines. "Producing guidelines in the United States has become increasingly more complicated and contentious. JNC 8 Guidelines An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation. Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. SpecialCommunication 2014Evidence 2013. guidelines as well. The new report that was published in JAMA will be taken into consideration for those guidelines, which will be the national standard for treating hypertension. Until then, the AHA/ACC recognize the most recent hypertension guidelines, published in 2004 by the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, Joint National Committee 8 (JNC 8) guidelines for management of hypertension Source: 2014 Evidence-Based Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults. Report From the Panel Members Appointed to the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8). James P.A. et. al. JAMA