CME/CE
Cardiology
Overview
Hypertension is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease and cardiovascular events. There are clear thresholds established for treatment and many effective treatments options, yet blood pressure control remains suboptimal. This presentation will discuss controlling blood pressure – addressing issues in control both for the individual patient as well as an approach to clinic processes.
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Learning Objectives
- Define hypertension and the target levels of treatment
- Discuss the highlights of the ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines
- Identify common issues that may prevent your clinic from achieving optimal blood pressure control in your patient population
- Rationalize a step-wise approach to medication titration for individual patients