What are the recommended goals and approximate impact on SBP for nonpharmacological interventions?
Nonpharmacological interventions are effective in lowering BP and may be sufficient to prevent hypertension and to achieve goal BP in some individuals with hypertension, and they are integral in the management of those on anti-hypertensive medications. Adherence to and impact of nonpharmacological therapy should be assessed within 3 to 6 months. Table 7 of the 2017 Hypertension Clinical Practice Guidelines recommends goals of SBP less than 140 mm Hg and DBP less than 90 mm Hg, with an approximate impact of 10-20 mm Hg reduction in SBP.