Hypertension Canada

06/19/2026

1 in 4 adults in Canada has high blood pressure - and many don't know it.

That was our message above Toronto's Gardiner Expressway, reaching thousands of commuters every day. The reminder still stands: walk into any pharmacy for a quick blood pressure check today.

Early detection is simple, fast, and free. If you haven't had yours checked recently, make today the day.

06/11/2026

Share Your Research at the Canadian Hypertension Congress 2026 in Toronto this fall.

Have a study that could shape clinical practice? We want your abstract.

Submit by June 29, 2026 for a chance to present at Canada's premier hypertension forum.

Deadline: June 29, 2026 (11:59 pm PST)
Congress: November 5–7, 2026

Submit your abstract: https://www.xcdsystem.com/hypertensioncongress/abstract/index.cfm?ID=8qlljrW
See you in Toronto.



Photo credit: Destination Toronto

06/02/2026

Share your research: Submit your abstract by June 29, 2026 (11:59 pm PST) for the Canadian Hypertension Congress!

We're calling on researchers and clinicians to submit abstracts that advance our knowledge of blood pressure prevention, diagnosis, and management. Your work could influence practice and policy across Canada.

Key dates:
Submission Deadline: Monday, June 29, 2026
Notifications: August 19, 2026
Congress: November 5–7, 2026 | Toronto

Ready? Submit here: https://www.xcdsystem.com/hypertensioncongress/abstract/index.cfm?ID=8qlljrW

05/28/2026

Questions about the accuracy and clinical utility of cuffless blood pressure devices?

Tonight's webinar has the answers.

Dr. Cederick Landry breaks down what the evidence says and what it means for your practice.

No Cuff, No Trust: The Verdict on Cuffless BP Devices

Thursday, May 28 | 7 PM ET | 5 PM MT | 4 PM PT

It's not too late to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gGW3NUesSpGLP-ehkUETMQ

Open to all.

Presenter: Cederick Landry, Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke Moderator: Swapnil Hiremath, Staff Nephrologist, The Ottawa Hospital

05/26/2026

THIS THURSDAY: Cuffless Blood Pressure Devices

Dr. Cederick Landry (Université de Sherbrooke) breaks down what cuffless BP monitors actually mean for your practice -whether you're fielding questions in pharmacy, primary care, or seeing them pop up at home.

Thursday, May 28 | 5 PM MT / 7 PM ET

Moderated by Swapnil Hiremath (The Ottawa Hospital)

Free. Open to all.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gGW3NUesSpGLP-ehkUETMQ

05/22/2026

Next Thursday, May 28, Cederick Landry (Université de Sherbrooke) will walk through the evidence, clinical limitations, and practice implications of cuffless blood pressure devices, with Swapnil Hiremath (The Ottawa Hospital) moderating.

Whether you're seeing these devices in pharmacy consultations, primary care, or your own household - this webinar will help you interpret what you're looking at.

Thursday, May 28 | 5 PM MT / 7 PM ET

Free to attend. Open to all.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gGW3NUesSpGLP-ehkUETMQ

Can't attend live? The recording will be available exclusively to Hypertension Canada members.

05/17/2026

World Hypertension Day is Sunday, May 17.

For clinicians, it is a timely reminder of the importance of accurate blood pressure measurement, early diagnosis, and practical, evidence-based treatment.

Hypertension Canada’s Primary Care Guideline was developed to support efficient implementation in everyday practice, with streamlined recommendations for diagnosing and treating hypertension in adults.

The guideline includes recommendations on standardized blood pressure measurement, out-of-office confirmation, treatment targets, lifestyle changes, and stepwise pharmacotherapy.

Read the guideline in CMAJ:
https://www.cmaj.ca/content/197/20/E549

Background:Canada has historically been among the world leaders in hypertension care, but hypertension treatment and control rates have regressed in recent years. This guideline is intended to provide pragmatic primary care–focused recommendations to improve hypertension management in adults at th...

05/17/2026

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, making accurate measurement more important than ever.

This World Hypertension Day, if you measure your blood pressure at home, make sure you’re using a validated device. Accurate readings are an important first step in detecting and managing hypertension.

Hypertension Canada maintains a list of recommended blood pressure devices to help Canadians, healthcare providers, and organizations choose devices that have been reviewed for accuracy.

View the list of recommended devices:
https://hypertension.ca/healthcare-professionals/recommended-devices

If you have hypertension, managing your condition is crucial to preventing serious health complications. Home blood pressure monitoring is a powerful tool in maintaining your health, and Hypertension Canada recommends it as an essential part of hypertension management.

05/14/2026

One year ago, Hypertension Canada’s Primary Care Guideline was published in CMAJ, offering a practical, streamlined approach to diagnosing and treating hypertension in adults in primary care.

The guideline was developed with implementation in mind: standardized blood pressure measurement, confirmation with out-of-office assessment where possible, a clear diagnostic threshold, and stepwise treatment guidance to support everyday practice.

As we mark the one-year anniversary of this guideline, we want to hear from clinicians across Canada:

How have you implemented it into your practice?

Read the guideline: https://www.cmaj.ca/content/197/20/E549

05/01/2026

Your patient pulls out their phone and shows you a blood pressure reading from their smartwatch. What do you do with it?

Cuffless BP devices are increasingly common in clinical encounters - but the evidence on their accuracy, limitations, and real-world reliability is still catching up to their adoption.

Our next webinar in the 2026 Hypertension Canada Webinar Series tackles this head-on:

May 28 | 5 PM MT / 7 PM ET
Presenter: Cederick Landry, Université de Sherbrooke
Moderator: Swapnil Hiremath, The Ottawa Hospital

Open to all — especially relevant for pharmacists and primary care providers.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gGW3NUesSpGLP-ehkUETMQ

Recording available exclusively to Hypertension Canada members.

Presenter: Cederick Landry, Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke Moderator: Swapnil Hiremath, Staff Nephrologist, The Ottawa Hospital