Topic in Focus: Hypertension Control

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HTN guideline sparks clinics’ push for accurate BP measurement

This health system had thousands of patients with hypertension when the 2017 ACC/AHA guideline came out. Learn how they adjusted to push their BP-control rate to 83 percent.

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4 health care organizations doing digital health right

These health systems have demonstrated how technology-enhanced communications can improve patient experience and “reduce the friction of obtaining care.”

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Automated office BP readings offer a chance for patient education

Learn how a federally qualified health center shifted focus to improve its rate of hypertension control.

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Back to basics: 5 ways to reduce blood pressure

In just six months, 20 percent of patients at this medical center saw an improvement in their BP category. Learn how they are improving blood pressure control.

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New heart-disease prevention guideline: What physicians must know

Evidence-driven recommendations from the ACC and the AHA mean goodbye to baby aspirin for healthy older adults. Here is what else you should know.

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How home monitoring and patient coaches led to 91% BP control

A pilot study that combined high technology with high touch reports success in helping patients with hypertension get their BP under control.

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5 key takeaways physicians should know about the new BP statement

The American Heart Association has released its first updated statement on blood pressure measurement since 2005. This is what doctors need to know.

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How in-office blood pressure reading accuracy can still improve

There’s been a big push to educate health professionals on getting the most accurate blood pressure measurement. Discover what still needs to be done.

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The hypertension treatment algorithm made simple

Based on the 2017 hypertension guideline, use this BP treatment algorithm tool to see the recommended treatment for each threshold.

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