This document summarizes guidelines from the ESH/ESC 2013 on hypertension. It defines classifications of blood pressure levels and goals for treatment. It emphasizes ambulatory blood pressure monitoring which provides more measurements outside of the medical environment. Lifestyle changes like reducing salt intake, weight loss, and exercise are recommended initially for several months. Drug treatment is advised based on blood pressure level and cardiovascular risk factors. Combination drug treatment may be used for high-risk patients. Renal denervation is noted as a promising but unproven therapy requiring more study on safety and efficacy.