(NEXSTAR) – The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have updated their joint guidelines for people with high blood pressure for the first time since 2017, making changes to the way they recommend managing the condition.

The guidance expands the options for preventing and managing high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for more severe health issues.

"By addressing individual risks earlier and offering more tailored strategies across the lifespan, the 2025 guideline aims to aid clinicians in helping more people manage their blood pressure and reduce the toll of heart disease, kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes and dementia," said Dr. Daniel W. Jones, chair of the committee that writes the guidelines.

One big update has to do with GLP-1 medications, like O

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