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Robert Carey, MD, Thomas Lee, MD, Karol Watson, MD, Paul Whelton, MD, and Patricia Salber, MD
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For most, diet and exercise—not meds—key path to lower BP

Lead authors of the new hypertension guideline emphasize the importance of lifestyle changes in patients with high blood pressure.

Prevention & Wellness
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300+ medical practices, health systems recognized for BP control

The American Heart Association and American Medical Association select the first recipients of the new Target: BP™ Recognition Program awards.

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New PSA campaign urges Americans to bring hypertension under control

AHA, ASA, AMA and the Ad Council launch new PSAs encouraging viewers with high blood pressure to work with their doctor on a treatment plan.

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AMA statement on updated guideline for measuring blood pressure

The AMA renews its call to all American adults to monitor their blood pressure levels and take the necessary steps to get their hypertension under control.

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Florida physician makes blood-pressure control a priority

Saint Anthony Amofah, MD, emphasizes Target: BP and highlights his practice’s dedication to maintaining target blood pressure levels.

Prevention & Wellness
Tech checks the blood pressure of a young man.
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Half of young adults with high BP go untreated

Young men especially appear less likely to make use of the health system to get their hypertension under control.

Prevention & Wellness
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New data buttress SPRINT findings on 120 mm Hg BP target

Differences between clinical-trial and real-world measurements of BP should be considered when deciding how aggressive an approach to pursue.

Prevention & Wellness
Medical student measuring the blood pressure of patient.
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BP check challenge: Only 1 in 159 med students gets perfect score

A recent study found that, when tested, medical students correctly performed less than half of skills needed to obtain proper blood-pressure readings.

Prevention & Wellness
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On World Hypertension Day, AMA urges patients to know their numbers

The AMA is supporting the Know Your Numbers campaign to encourage more patients to take steps that get their high blood pressure—or hypertension—under control

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