Coronary artery disease and hypertension: outcomes of a pharmacist-managed blood pressure program.

Study Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a pharmacist-managed service in improving hypertension control among patients with coronary artery disease.

Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting.

Key articles and guidelines in the management of hypertension.

Hypertension is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Current management of hypertension, both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic, is based on an extensive amount of published literature. We present a list of publications, clinical trials, meta-analyses, and clinical practice guidelines that we believe are essential in defining the current practice standards in the management of hypertension.