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Published: August 14, 2025

New high blood pressure guideline emphasizes prevention, early treatment to reduce CVD risk

Lifestyle modification for prevention of high blood pressure and treatment for all levels of high blood pressure, early treatment of high blood pressure to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, how to incorporate the PREVENT™ risk calculator to personalize care, and managing high blood pressure before, during and after pregnancy are detailed in the new 2025 joint guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology
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Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee for the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”, is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee for the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”, is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Dr. Jones on high blood pressure management

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Dr. Jones on pregnancy and high blood pressure

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Dr. Jones on pregnancy and high blood pressure

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Dr. Jones on PREVENT risk calculator tool

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Dr. Jones on PREVENT risk calculator tool

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Dr. Jones on healthy eating guidance

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

News release 

Transcript (txt)

copyright American Heart Association 2025


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Dr. Jones on dementia and high blood pressure

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

News release 

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Dr. Jones on dementia and high blood pressure

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Dr. Jones on reducing dementia risk through blood pressure management

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

News release 

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Dr. Jones on reducing dementia risk through blood pressure management

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

News release 

Transcript (txt)

copyright American Heart Association 2025


Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy.

Download (49.9 MB) File Permalink

Dr. Jones on high blood pressure pathways

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

News release 

Transcript (txt)

copyright American Heart Association 2025

Download (31.6 MB)
Sorry, your browser doesn\'t support embedded videos, download and watch with your favorite video player!

Dr. Jones on high blood pressure pathways

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

News release 

Transcript (txt)

copyright American Heart Association 2025


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Dr. Jones on lifestyle tips to help manage high blood pressure

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

News release 

Transcript (txt)

copyright American Heart Association 2025

Download (45.6 MB)
Sorry, your browser doesn\'t support embedded videos, download and watch with your favorite video player!

Dr. Jones on lifestyle tips to help manage high blood pressure

Daniel W. Jones, M.D., FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee offers insight into the “2025 AHA / ACC / AANP / AAPA / ABC / ACCP / ACPM / AGS / AMA / ASPC / NMA / PCNA / SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults”.  He is a past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and dean and professor emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.

News release 

Transcript (txt)

copyright American Heart Association 2025


Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy.

Download (45.6 MB) File Permalink
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  • Dr. Jones on importance of managing high blood pressure
  • Dr. Jones on high blood pressure management
  • Dr. Jones on pregnancy and high blood pressure
  • Dr. Jones on PREVENT risk calculator tool
  • Dr. Jones on healthy eating guidance
  • Dr. Jones on dementia and high blood pressure
  • Dr. Jones on reducing dementia risk through blood pressure management
  • Dr. Jones on high blood pressure pathways
  • Dr. Jones on lifestyle tips to help manage high blood pressure
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