Isolated systolic hypertension is the predominant form of hypertension in the older adult population. Traditionally it has been defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) above 140 mm Hg with diastolic blood pressure of less than 90 mm Hg. It is estimated that 15 percent of people 60 years old and above have isolated systolic hypertension. Per the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Blood Pressure Guidelines, however, an SBP of 130 mm Hg is now considered hypertensive at all ages. The new definition of hypertension will lead to an increased number of elderly being diagnosed with high blood pressure. Isolated systolic hypertension remains an important public health concern as chronically untreated high SBP can carry significant mortality and morbidity. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of isolated systolic hypertension and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and improving care for patients with this condition.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
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ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Specialty: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Pathology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine