1. The 2017 ACC/AHA Guideline provides recommendations for the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of high blood pressure in adults. It establishes new categories and stages of hypertension based on levels of systolic and diastolic blood pressure. 2. The guideline recommends treatment thresholds and medication options for various populations and medical conditions, including for pregnant women, those with heart and kidney conditions, and after stroke or surgery. It provides guidance on screening and managing secondary hypertension. 3. Nonpharmacological interventions like weight control, dietary changes, and physical activity are recommended initially or alongside drug therapy depending on the severity of a patient's high blood pressure. The choice of drugs depends on individual patient factors and conditions