Blood pressure device
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4 MIN READ

Surgeon general: Hypertension control must be a national priority

Tailored strategies needed to improve reach, equity of BP-control efforts across health care and other sectors of society. Learn more with the AMA.

Hypertension
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2 MIN READ

New research shows increase in Americans with uncontrolled high blood pressure

AMA and AHA reaffirm shared commitment to equip physicians and all Americans, particularly communities of color, with resources to lower blood pressure rates.

Press Releases
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6 MIN READ

Getting unreliable BP measurements? 4 benefits of refresher training

How health professionals at the University of Pennsylvania embraced the idea of BP refresher training to continue to enhance patient care.

Hypertension
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds: Week of June 1, 2020

Read AMA Morning Rounds®️’ most popular stories in medicine and public health from the week of June 1, 2020 – June 5, 2020.

Publications & Newsletters
Blood pressure device
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3 MIN READ

Project aims to validate clinical accuracy of BP measurement devices

Through independent review of blood pressure devices, a first-of-its-kind listing of clinically validated BP devices has been released in the U.S.

Hypertension
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3 MIN READ

AMA offers 6 tips to improve heart health during American Heart Month

The release of these tips coincides with the start of February’s American Heart Month.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Debunking 7 myths associated with BP measurement training

Think you know all there is to know about BP measurement? Find out more with the AMA, and why a refresher course could help you.

Hypertension
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7 MIN READ

AMA in the News: November 2019

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for November 2019.

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BP device
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New year, new CPT codes for self-measured BP

Physicians have something to look forward to in 2020: CPT codes now include self-measured blood pressure monitoring. Find out more from the AMA.

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