The British Hypertension Society (BHS) released guidelines for hypertension management in 2004 (BHS-IV), emphasizing the importance of blood pressure as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The guidelines recommend a treatment algorithm based on the AB/CD rule to improve blood pressure control and reduce cardiovascular complications. They stress the need for a comprehensive approach that includes lifestyle changes, drug therapy, and regular monitoring. The guidelines highlight the importance of assessing total cardiovascular risk and using multifactorial interventions such as statins and aspirin. They also emphasize the need for primary care in managing hypertension and recommend specific blood pressure targets for different patient groups. The guidelines suggest that most hypertensive patients require more than one drug to achieve optimal blood pressure control. The AB/CD algorithm is recommended for drug selection, with a focus on initial treatment for younger patients and different drug classes for older patients. The guidelines also provide recommendations for the use of aspirin and statins in patients with hypertension, emphasizing their role in both primary and secondary prevention. The guidelines stress the importance of regular follow-up and monitoring of blood pressure, as well as the need for effective implementation in primary care settings. The guidelines were developed in collaboration with various stakeholders and are based on the latest evidence and recommendations from the medical community.The British Hypertension Society (BHS) released guidelines for hypertension management in 2004 (BHS-IV), emphasizing the importance of blood pressure as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The guidelines recommend a treatment algorithm based on the AB/CD rule to improve blood pressure control and reduce cardiovascular complications. They stress the need for a comprehensive approach that includes lifestyle changes, drug therapy, and regular monitoring. The guidelines highlight the importance of assessing total cardiovascular risk and using multifactorial interventions such as statins and aspirin. They also emphasize the need for primary care in managing hypertension and recommend specific blood pressure targets for different patient groups. The guidelines suggest that most hypertensive patients require more than one drug to achieve optimal blood pressure control. The AB/CD algorithm is recommended for drug selection, with a focus on initial treatment for younger patients and different drug classes for older patients. The guidelines also provide recommendations for the use of aspirin and statins in patients with hypertension, emphasizing their role in both primary and secondary prevention. The guidelines stress the importance of regular follow-up and monitoring of blood pressure, as well as the need for effective implementation in primary care settings. The guidelines were developed in collaboration with various stakeholders and are based on the latest evidence and recommendations from the medical community.