Topic in Focus: Hypertension Control

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How to help patients make heart health changes: Q&A with Dr. Rakotz

Once habits are formed, the effort that is required to change is often overwhelming for both patients and physicians. Michael Rakotz, MD, provides guidance from his own experience as a primary care physician on approaching heart healthy changes with patients.

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The one video you need for accurate blood pressure readings

Verify that you’re getting the most accurate blood pressure readings from your patients by using this quick video. Share it on social media so practice team and patients understand how minor factors can affect blood pressure measurements.

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3 of 4 adults have hearts older than their age: How to talk about heart “age”

CDC researchers determined that the average heart age for men is 8 years older than their actual age, and the average heart age for women is 5 years older. Heart age is highest among African Americans. Patients can calculate their heart age online. Here are resources to help you talk with patients about heart health

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How community health workers can improve your patients' health

The Community Preventive Services Task Force released its findings on how engaging community health workers in a team-based care model can improve patients’ blood pressure and cholesterol. The findings support interventions that engage these workers for health education, outreach and enrollment in programs.

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Preventive health campaign seeks to empower patients

A new campaign launched by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is galvanizing patients to take control of their health by taking advantage of covered preventive services. You can use this opportunity to talk to empower patients.

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States that could save the most by reducing sodium intake

If everyone in your state reduced their sodium consumption by one-half a teaspoon, how much money could be saved? The Center for Science in the Public Interest’s new analysis of potential health care costs savings to be achieved shows annual savings ranging from $36 million for Wyoming to $2.4 billion for California.

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How to start a home blood pressure monitoring program

Studies show that self-measured blood pressure readings can offer a better picture of a patient’s BP than measurements taken in a clinical setting. Learn how to start a home monitoring program for your patients.

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How self-monitoring blood pressure changed this patient's life

A 61 –year-old patient was diagnosed with a slew of diagnoses that changed his life. His new physician felt he was a good candidate for self-measured blood pressure monitoring. See what he learned.

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Hypertension-related deaths climb upward—here's what you can do

The number of hypertension-related deaths in the United States increased by 66 percent over the past decade. To address hypertension disparities, the AMA is collaborating with the Johns Hopkins Center to Eliminate Cardiovascular Health Disparities. Learn what you can do.

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