Hypertension - A Standardized Approach for Primary Care Providers

August 28, 2019

This course will present a standardized approach to hypertension management in 2019: content will review the most recent guidelines from JNC and AHA/ACC, evidence to support current blood pressure targets, and a stepwise treatment algorithm.

Target Audience

primary care providers (MDs, DOs, and PAs who are part of the Duke Primary Care network and any other interested parties.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe key recommendations of the AHA/ACC hypertension guideline
2. Describe the SPRINT trial and its main findings 
3. Discuss the importance of out-of-office BP Monitoring
4. Discuss best practices for office BP measurements
5. Identify a standardized approach for treatment with anti-hypertensive medications
6. Discuss tips for managing resistant hypertension

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Attendance
Registration Opens: 
08/28/2019
Registration Expires: 
08/27/2020
Activity Starts: 
08/28/2019 - 2:00pm EDT
Activity Ends: 
08/28/2019 - 3:00pm EDT
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Durham, NC
United States

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Attendance
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