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GuidelineHigh blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension2026

Management of Patients with Arterial Hypertension in Italy: A Consensus Document of the Italian Society of Hypertension (SIIA) and the Italian Society for Cardiovascular Prevention (SIPREC) About the Recommended Care Pathway and Areas for Improvement.

Massimo Volpe, Maria Lorenza Muiesan, Giuliano Tocci, Guido Grassi, Francesca Viazzi, Manuela Petino, Alessandro Rubino, Antonino Di Guardo, Agostino Virdis

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9 authors.

Massimo Volpe *IRCCS San Raffaele, Rome, Italy. massimo.volpe@uniroma1.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9642-8380
Maria Lorenza Muiesan *University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4007-9441
Giuliano TocciSapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0635-4921
Guido GrassiDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan Bicocca, Milan, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1922-6547
Francesca ViazziIRCCS San Martino Polyclinic Hospital in Genoa, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4219-7043
Manuela PetinoGeneral Practitioner, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-6308-6449
Alessandro RubinoGeneral Practitioner, Pavia, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0377-6854
Antonino Di GuardoGeneral Practitioner, Catania, Italy.
Agostino VirdisUniversity of Pisa, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6994-0223

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic diseases represent one of the most significant challenges for Public Health in Italy, involving approximately 24 million people and generating an annual cost of more than 66.7 billion euros. Among these, arterial hypertension affects 31% of the population, and it is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. However, the management of arterial hypertension presents several challenges, including inconsistencies in care pathways, poor integration between healthcare settings, and low therapeutic adherence. This document aims to share the findings of a national-level project that defined the recommended care pathway for managing hypertensive patients, identified potential areas for improvement, and proposed supporting solutions, including a list of indicators for evaluation and monitoring. The key areas for improvement, particularly the promotion of therapeutic adherence and the strengthening of communication between community-based and hospital services, serve as a foundation for optimizing the management of this condition and fostering more effective collaboration among the various stakeholders and levels of care within the healthcare system.

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Antihypertensive AgentsArterial PressureCritical PathwaysDelivery of Health Care, IntegratedHypertensionQuality ImprovementConsensusHumansItalyMedication AdherenceQuality Indicators, Health CareRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeAntihypertensive AgentsBlood pressureChronic care modelHypertensionPatient journey

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