AMA Hypertension Diagnosis Guidelines, BP Measurement & More

Hypertension

Jan 3, 2023 ·

4 big ways BP measurement goes wrong, and how to tackle them

Inaccurate blood pressure measurement can lead to incorrect hypertension classification. These are the errors that often occur and how to address them.

Person at a table measuring their blood pressure

Hypertension

Nov 30, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

It works: E-learning module fills gaps in BP measurement training

Most medical students receive little training in blood pressure measurement, and it shows. An e-learning series aims to fix this. Learn with the AMA.

Person monitoring blood pressure in home

Hypertension

Nov 23, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

Thousands of devices measure BP. Know which ones to trust.

Inaccurate BP readings can be dangerous. Learn about a website that lists devices to help patients measure blood pressure accurately at home.

Person working at a desk, in front of a computer

Hypertension

Oct 27, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

At USC, medical students learn BP measurement all 4 years

Most medical students get precious few hours of blood pressure measurement instruction. An e-learning series from the AMA aims to change that.

Hypertension

Oct 3, 2022 ·

3 MIN READ

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

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

Hypertension

Oct 3, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

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.

Hypertension

Oct 3, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

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.

Hypertension

Oct 3, 2022 ·

3 MIN READ

7-step SMBP quick guide: Interpret results

Find 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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Hypertension Diagnosis

4 big ways BP measurement goes wrong, and how to tackle them

It works: E-learning module fills gaps in BP measurement training

Thousands of devices measure BP. Know which ones to trust.

At USC, medical students learn BP measurement all 4 years

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

7-step SMBP quick guide: 7 steps

7-step SMBP quick guide: Ensure accuracy

7-step SMBP quick guide: Interpret results

Membership Moves Medicine™