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Anuncios de servicio público animan adultos mejorar su presión arterial

La campaña “Éntrale a bajar tu presión” recuerda que se puede tomar cuatro pasos sencillos para controlar la presión arterial alta.

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New PSAs aim to inspire U.S. adults to improve blood pressure

“Get Down With Your Blood Pressure” campaign reminds Americans that HBP management may be as simple as four easy steps: “Get It, Slip It, Cuff It, Check It.”

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At Morehouse, accurately measuring BP is a vital skill

Many medical students get trained only once on BP measurement. With the AMA’s help, Morehouse School of Medicine is trying a new approach.

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How these health care organizations pave the way on BP control

Learn about physician practices and health care organizations nationwide that have won recognition for their commitment to tackling hypertension.

Prevention & Wellness
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More than 1,100 medical practices recognized for improving BP control

AMA, American Heart Association celebrate physician practices and health systems receiving 2021 Target: BP Recognition.

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The one graphic you need for accurate blood pressure reading

While BP measurement is a routine task in most practices, are you sure it is done accurately in yours? Learn more with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness
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What needs to happen for self-measured blood pressure to take root

Many in the United States—both patients and physicians—have come around to the benefits of SMBP, but the infrastructure to optimize its value is lagging.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 steps to great teamwork with patients to improve BP control

Learn more with the AMA about how to work effectively with patients to get rid of the obstacles to hypertreatment adherence and better BP control.

Prevention & Wellness
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Why telehealth visits shouldn’t mean skipping BP measurement

With telemedicine skyrocketing during pandemic, BP measurement has dropped. It doesn’t have to be that way. Learn more with the AMA.

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