AMA statement on updated guideline for measuring blood pressure

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Statement attributed to:
David O. Barbe, M.D.
President, American Medical Association

“In light of the new guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults, the American Medical Association (AMA) is renewing its call to all American adults to monitor their blood pressure levels and take the necessary steps to get their high blood pressure — or hypertension — under control.

 

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