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How one practice is using self-measured BP with few resources

Self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) can help physicians confirm a hypertension diagnosis and engage patients in managing their hypertension. Find out how one rural practice began using SMBP with minimal resources to improve patient outcomes.

Hypertension
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4 MIN READ

Physician help make sense of latest blood pressure control findings

How do physicians use news about the greater benefit of intensive versus standard treatment for high blood pressure along with recommendations about self-measured BP monitoring to help patients? 3 experts help make sense of findings.

Hypertension
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6 MIN READ

How an inner city care team is reducing hypertension disparities

Underserved patients can face tough life choices. Do they buy blood pressure medication or groceries to feed their children? One inner city team studied community care programs in India to help patients attain their goal blood pressure.

Hypertension
Machine takes patient's blood pressure.
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4 MIN READ

How Ohio physicians reduced hypertension disparities in three months

Reducing high blood pressure in vulnerable at-risk populations can help physician’s improve patient’s health. An Ohio pilot program to fight health care disparities in black men saw results in just 3 months.

Hypertension
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5 MIN READ

What you need to start self-measured blood pressure in your practice

Accurate blood pressure readings help physicians treat patients with hypertension. Results show self-measured blood pressure provides better information. 3 resources can help you implement SMBP in your practice.

Hypertension
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3 MIN READ

Why add self-measured blood pressure monitoring to your medical practice

Hypertension-related deaths increased 66 percent in the last decade. Adding self- measured blood pressure to your practice provides better readings and engages patients in managing their hypertension.

Hypertension
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3 MIN READ

5 ways to promote better heart health among your patients

American Heart Month puts the spotlight on uncontrolled hypertension as one of the leading causes of death. Suggestions offer ways to help patients improve their heart health.

Hypertension
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4 MIN READ

Ways physicians found to put patients first in 2015

AMA President Steven J. Stack, MD, reflected on the patient-physician relationship is crucial to effective treatment. Learn some of the ways physicians put patients first and advanced their medical care this year.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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3 MIN READ

Top 10 newsmakers for physicians in 2015

Among the biggest news stories for physicians in 2015 included the end of an era for Medicare, the launch of one of the most complex practice changes in recent decades, and the continued advancement of patient care.

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