Blood pressure device with digital readout.
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Physician investment key to improving clinic’s BP-control rate

Keeping physicians involved and providing up-to-date evidence can help ensure proper blood-pressure management.

Hypertension
#Best of 2017 BP Mgmt, tech taking patients BP
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For high-risk populations, communication on BP is key

Health disparities play an outsized role in hypertension. These top stories explored how physician-led teams can address the problem in practice.

Hypertension
#Best of 2017 Hypertention, hands holding BP device
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In seeking to meet BP goals, strong evidence base to draw on

Guidelines, recommendations backed by research can help physician practices hit the target on hypertension. These top 3 stories lay it out.

Hypertension
Robert Carey, MD, Thomas Lee, MD, Karol Watson, MD, Paul Whelton, MD, and Patricia Salber, MD
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For most, diet and exercise—not meds—key path to lower BP

Lead authors of the new hypertension guideline emphasize the importance of lifestyle changes in patients with high blood pressure.

Hypertension
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300+ medical practices, health systems recognized for BP control

The American Heart Association and American Medical Association select the first recipients of the new Target: BP™ Recognition Program awards.

Press Releases
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New PSA campaign urges Americans to bring hypertension under control

AHA, ASA, AMA and the Ad Council launch new PSAs encouraging viewers with high blood pressure to work with their doctor on a treatment plan.

Press Releases
Man holding an electronic blood pressure measuring device.
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New BP guideline: 5 things physicians should know

Evidence-driven recommendations mean big changes for patients and physicians to understand. Here is what doctors need to know.

Hypertension
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AMA statement on updated guideline for measuring blood pressure

The AMA renews its call to all American adults to monitor their blood pressure levels and take the necessary steps to get their hypertension under control.

Press Releases
AMA’s Integrated Health Model Initiative (IHMI) logo
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5 MIN READ

New project has long-term goal: Unleash new era of patient care

A collaborative effort across health care and technology stakeholders aims to enable better, more effective patient care.

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