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3 questions to ask patients when measuring blood pressure

Here are three questions physicians should ask to improve blood-pressure measurement and control in their patients.

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AMA, AHA developing list of validated BP monitors

Automated home BP devices can help boost hypertension control, but physicians lack access to proper clinical validation information for these devices.

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How to make the most of patient-measured BP data

The self-measured blood pressures your patients report are more representative of their true blood pressure. Here’s how to use that information to the best effect.

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A female nurse administering a blood pressure test sharing the results with female patient.
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Blood pressure: What to do when patients aren’t measuring up

Sometimes patients have trouble correctly measuring their blood pressure, or fail to do it when they should. Your practice can help them overcome these common challenges.

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8 steps to ensure your patients get their BP right

Patients must be taught how to measure and document their BP so physicians can manage it appropriately. This guide will help your team with that training.

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Gena Allenby, Elizabeth Philippe, MD, and Carine Astree of Community Health of South Florida Inc.
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Practice sees firsthand how self-measured BP makes a difference

Out-of-office BP readings are critical to overcoming clinical inertia and white-coat hypertension. Here is how a South Florida practice got their patients involved.

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7 MIN READ

These factors interfere with physicians’ IT adoption

Physicians are eager for digital health solutions that give them back more face-to-face time with patients.

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Man holding an electronic blood pressure measuring device.
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8 MIN READ

New BP guideline: 5 things physicians should know

Evidence-driven recommendations mean big changes for patients and physicians to understand. Here is what doctors need to know.

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AMA statement on updated guideline for measuring blood pressure

The AMA renews its call to all American adults to monitor their blood pressure levels and take the necessary steps to get their hypertension under control.

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