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More than 400 medical practices join call to prioritize BP control

Medical practices, providers & health systems participate in joint national initiative to reduce number of adults who die annually from heart attacks, strokes.

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Physician taking patient's blood pressure.
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Clinics that excel in BP control to get national recognition

Hundreds of physicians, clinics and health systems have joined a major push to prioritize blood pressure control to save lives.

Hypertension
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Court case tests New York City sodium warnings rule

New York City’s law requiring restaurant chains to post warnings on menu items that contain more than the USDA daily limit for sodium was tested in court. The case has medical and public health implications.

Hypertension
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Obesity rates fall in 4 states, but overall rates remain high

With obesity rates increasing nationwide, there’s still work to be done so that millions of Americans aren’t at an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Public Health
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What FDA's new sodium guidelines could look like in practice

Reducing the amount of sodium in processed and restaurant foods by 2020 is the subject of proposed voluntary guidelines by the FDA. The goal is to cut the sodium in the food supply before it reaches consumers.

Hypertension
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AMA applauds FDA's proposal to reduce sodium in U.S. food supply

With overwhelming evidence connecting sodium intake to heart disease, the AMA applauds the FDA for taking steps to reduce sodium in the nation's food supply.

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AMA urges all patients to know their numbers on World Hypertension Day

The AMA is joining the American Heart Association (AHA) to increase public awareness of rising deaths in the United States due to high blood pressure.

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What successful self-measured BP looks like in practice

Because blood pressure readings are often elevated at the physician’s office, one practice identified patients who are above goal. They use a self-measured blood pressure program to involve patients in their own care.

Hypertension
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National High Blood Pressure Education Month: Physicians get involved

Physicians can educate patients about better blood pressure this month with these 4 actions. Taking steps to reduce the rate of uncontrolled hypertension improves health outcomes.

Hypertension