Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management,including,as appropriate,lipid control,diabetes management,anti thrombotic therapy, smoking cessation,exercise,and limited sodium intake. Many patients will require more than one drug to achieve blood pressure goals. For specific advice on goals and management, see published guidelines,such as those of the National High Blood Pressure Education Programs Joint National Committee on Prevention,Detection,Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC)