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7-step SMBP quick guide: 7 steps

Explore the seven key steps physicians and teams can take to use SMBP with patients with high blood pressure and access links to useful supporting resources.

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

Access the SMBP quick guide—an evidence-based resource to help physicians and care teams start using SMBP, including links to practical implementation tools. Learn more.

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7-step SMBP quick guide: Ensure accuracy

Blood pressure (BP) constantly fluctuates in most people. Find out how to interpret results with the 7-step SMBP quick guide from the AMA.

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7-step SMBP quick guide: Interpret results

View tables and summaries to help understand the results and numbers involved with SMBP. Learn more with the AMA's 7-step SMBP quick guide.

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7-step SMBP quick guide: Coding

Access the 7-step SMBP quick guide where AMA lists and explains CPT codes for initial and ongoing SMBP clinical services.

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Don’t trade your BP device for cuffless technology just yet

Cuffless blood pressure devices are convenient to use, but aren’t validated for accuracy. Experts urge patients and physicians to use validated devices. 

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Campaign takes on big threat to Black women: high BP

74,000-plus have taken the Release the Pressure pledge to prioritize heart health. Learn about the initiative and how the AMA advances health equity.

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Rethinking BP, depression screenings drive powerful system change

Northwell Health’s dynamic, data-driven framework boosted hypertension control in primary care and cardiology from 69.1% to 78% in under two years. 

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Sharpen your blood pressure skills to improve patient outcomes

Improve BP measurement, reduce errors and earn CME with AMA’s interactive training for physicians and care teams managing hypertension.

Prevention & Wellness