Topic in Focus: Hypertension Control

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A troubling trend: BP control drops in adults with hypertension

Researchers looked at national data going back decades and found that, after years of improvement, BP control has been heading in the wrong direction.

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Why telehealth is key to turning the tide on BP control

Expert panel’s “big ideas” to improve hypertension control includes telehealth and at-home BP monitoring. Find out how the AMA is supporting both.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 8, 2022

In the news: CDC relaxes COVID recommendations, salt substitutes appear to lower BP, monkeypox vaccine supply, post-COVID symptoms in children and more.

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Release the Pressure toolkit for health care professionals

Download campaign toolkit resources from AMA, physician groups, heart health experts and ESSENCE that aim to support Black women in a movement for healthy blood pressure.

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At UNC, accurate blood pressure measurement is everyone’s domain

Accuracy with blood pressure measurement cuts across all health professions. The long-term fix starts in training.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 25, 2022

In the news: chronic health issues in young adults, deadly bacteria in soil and water samples, handling extreme heat risks, long COVID symptoms and more.

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Even with Rx use, lower BP control achieved for Black patients

Learn more with the AMA about three areas to focus on to address hypertension-care inequities and improve BP control among Black patients.

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Don’t overlook young adult patients for hypertension concerns

A study of blood pressure measurements in hundreds of people over 30 years old found changes in early adulthood can affect brain function in midlife.

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Why pharmacists, dentists are key members of the BP control team

Learn more with the AMA about the approach an FQHC in West Virginia is taking with team-based care for blood pressure control.

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