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Hypertension

Jul 1, 2022 ·

At UC Davis, diversity drives better BP measurement training

AMA training helps future doctors accurately measure BP every time. That really matters given the health inequities their Latino patients experience.

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The 7-step self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) quick guide

An evidence-based resource to help physicians and care teams start using SMBP, including links to practical implementation tools.

Hypertension

5 MIN READ

What is high blood pressure?

AMA tools and resources enable physicians to better diagnose and manage high BP while also helping patients take an active role in the process.

Hypertension

Jun 6, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

Release the Pressure toolkit for health care professionals

This campaign from AMA, physician groups, heart health experts and ESSENCE aims to support Black women in a movement for healthy blood pressure.

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Hypertension

May 25, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

Online training helps get—and keep—BP measurement skills sharp

A study shows the value of a 30-minute e-learning module that helps care teams learn the 14 essential BP measurement skills.

Hypertension

May 19, 2022 ·

10 MIN READ

High blood pressure, heart disease and more with Rachel Villanueva, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about ways to reduce hypertension.

Public Health

May 11, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

What’s left to learn from COVID-19? Dr. Frieden outlines 3 R’s

Former CDC Director Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, explains some high-level changes that are needed in what’s a “now-or-never moment” for public health.

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At UC Davis, diversity drives better BP measurement training

The 7-step self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) quick guide

What is high blood pressure?

Top answers to patients' questions about normal blood pressure

Release the Pressure toolkit for health care professionals

Online training helps get—and keep—BP measurement skills sharp

High blood pressure, heart disease and more with Rachel Villanueva, MD

What’s left to learn from COVID-19? Dr. Frieden outlines 3 R’s

Hypertension CME on AMA Ed Hub™

Membership Moves Medicine™