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The new guidelines make <140 mm Hg the treatment target for all individuals, with a few minor exceptions, and say that all the drug classes have a role in reducing blood pressure. In addition, the ESH/ESC guidelines emphasize a role for ABPM and reiterate their emphasis on combination therapy.
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