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AMA statement on Surgeon General’s call to action on hypertension

The American Medical Association (AMA) welcomes the Surgeon General’s new call to action today to prioritize hypertension control in the U.S.

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How to fight rising obesity, hypertension during a pandemic

NIH experts say it starts with understanding how the places where patients live, work, shop and play contribute to health inequities.

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4 reasons why BP control has dropped among American adults

After a decade-plus of progress, there is bad news on BP control rate in recent years, prior to COVID-19. Find out what’s driving this discouraging trend.

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New research shows increase in Americans with uncontrolled high blood pressure

AMA and AHA reaffirm shared commitment to equip physicians and all Americans, particularly communities of color, with resources to lower blood pressure rates.

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Gathering race, ethnicity info can help fight inequity. How to do it well.

To achieve BP control for all patient populations, health inequities must be identified. Discover how to capture complete patient data in your practice.

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Why self-measured blood pressure monitoring matters during COVID-19

Physicians and patients must work together to treat hypertension, particularly as COVID-19 cases surge and people remain reluctant to visit the doctor.

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Follow this 7-step guide on self-measured blood pressure monitoring

Use self-measured blood pressure monitoring to help patients with hypertension achieve their BP goals during the pandemic. Learn more from the AMA.

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How to help patients manage high blood pressure remotely

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how physicians can help patients manage high blood pressure remotely.

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Getting unreliable BP measurements? 4 benefits of refresher training

How health professionals at the University of Pennsylvania embraced the idea of BP refresher training to continue to enhance patient care.

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