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Preventing heart disease

See how Target: BP, a collaboration between the AMA and AHA, aims to reduce the number of Americans who have heart attacks and strokes.

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The AMA is leading the charge against chronic disease and premature mortality rates in the U.S.

Be a part of these important efforts to improve public health.

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1,800-plus health care organizations recognized on BP control

The American Heart Association and AMA recognized the organizations for adopting evidence-based practices and improving blood pressure control.

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Target: BP™ initiative helps more than 9M Americans with hypertension

American Heart Association and American Medical Association celebrate more than 1,800 physician practices and health systems committed to blood pressure control.

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Henry Ford Health project helps Black men lower blood pressure

The Detroit-based health system's 15-minute express approach to BP care helps Black men get their hypertension under control.

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Time to make more noise about our biggest killer: heart disease

With the AMA’s help, physicians and health care organizations are boosting BP control for millions of patients. But there’s so much more to do.

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Patients can take these steps to lower their high blood pressure

Hypertension can be a silent killer. Learn what doctors wish patients knew about which changes to make to lower BP and why they matter.

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When winter begins, BP readings can rise. How much does it matter?

Learn with the AMA about how the winter season may pose unexpected challenges to those seeking to control and manage high blood pressure.

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Know these 9 strategies to reverse the trend on BP control

A scientific statement from the American Heart Association and the AMA identifies implementation strategies to improve BP control in the U.S.

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Are you sure you’re accurately measuring BP? Here’s how to know.

Accurate BP measurement is key to hypertension control, but care teams can overlook the task with dangerous consequences for patients. Learn more.

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