
From Guideline to Action: Key Takeaways from
the 2025 AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Recommendations
September 11, 2025
Pre-meeting, NETWORKING
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Meet, MAIN EVENT
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
About
The new 2025 high blood pressure guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology highlights the importance of prevention, early intervention, and healthy lifestyle habits to reduce the risk of heart disease and related conditions. With nearly half of U.S. adults affected, the guideline encourages practical steps like eating well, staying active, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy weight. This webinar will explore key takeaways from the guideline and offer strategies for putting them into action —empowering individuals, communities, and care teams to support better heart and brain health.
Agenda
- Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Overview of the 2025 AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Guidelines
- Prevention and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors
- Putting the Guidelines into Action: Implementation Strategies
- Q&A and Open Forum
- Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Resource
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Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FAAN
CEO and Founder, COPE2Thrive, LLC
Professor and Dean Emeritus, The Ohio State University
High Blood Pressure Guideline Committee Member Representing AANP
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Keith C. Ferdinand, MD
Professor of Medicine
Gerald S. Berenson Chair in Preventive Cardiology and
Director of Preventive Cardiology
Tulane University School of Medicine
Co-Chair, High Blood Pressure Guideline Committee
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John M. Clymer
Executive Director
National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
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