Topic in Focus: Hypertension Control

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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