Hypertension poses a significant threat to cardiovascular health, contributing to a substantial number of related deaths in the United States. Recent guideline updates have emphasized the importance of reevaluating management approaches, particularly in individuals previously classified as prehypertensive. Understanding the complex etiology of hypertension requires a multifaceted approach, considering both hemodynamic and molecular pathways and the influence of age and comorbidities.Participants in this course review the latest clinical evidence and guidelines, including the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines, to understand the continuum of cardiovascular risk associated with hypertension. The course discusses the hemodynamic and molecular pathways underlying hypertension, considering the influence of age and comorbidities on disease progression. The course highlights the critical role of comprehensive management strategies in improving patient outcomes. Participants learn about the importance of lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and patient education in hypertension management. Furthermore, the course emphasizes the value of interprofessional collaboration in addressing the diverse needs of patients with hypertension.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/27648
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
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)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Cardiovascular Disease, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology