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Explore the seven key steps physicians and teams can take to use SMBP with patients with high blood pressure and access links to useful supporting resources.

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Expand your knowledge of stroke treatment, screening and recovery to improve prevention efforts and patient outcomes. Earn credits for state requirements with curated CME.

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The 7-step self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) quick guide

Access the SMBP quick guide—an evidence-based resource to help physicians and care teams start using SMBP, including links to practical implementation tools. Learn more.

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7-step SMBP quick guide: Ensure accuracy

Blood pressure (BP) constantly fluctuates in most people. Find out how to interpret results with the 7-step SMBP quick guide from the AMA.

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7-step SMBP quick guide: Interpret results

View tables and summaries to help understand the results and numbers involved with SMBP. Learn more with the AMA's 7-step SMBP quick guide.

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From blood pressure management to measurement best practices and health inequities, gain the essential skills you need to help patients.

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7-step SMBP quick guide: Coding

Access the 7-step SMBP quick guide where AMA lists and explains CPT codes for initial and ongoing SMBP clinical services.

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Digital access and smart protocols drive results in perinatal care

From emergency simulations to telehealth, Ochsner Health is raising the standard for maternal care across Louisiana’s hospitals and rural clinics.

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Don’t trade your BP device for cuffless technology just yet

Cuffless blood pressure devices are convenient to use, but aren’t validated for accuracy. Experts urge patients and physicians to use validated devices. 

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What doctors wish patients knew about the impact of caffeine

Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may pose a danger to your health. Four physicians share what to keep in mind.

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Campaign takes on big threat to Black women: high BP

74,000-plus have taken the Release the Pressure pledge to prioritize heart health. Learn about the initiative and how the AMA advances health equity.

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