Yolanda Lawson, MD
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6 Min Read

Campaign takes on big threat to Black women: high BP

74,000-plus have taken the Release the Pressure pledge to prioritize heart health. Learn about the initiative and how the AMA advances health equity.

Population Health

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Physician and patient in conversation
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7 Min Read

Rethinking BP, depression screenings drive powerful system change

Northwell Health’s dynamic, data-driven framework boosted hypertension control in primary care and cardiology from 69.1% to 78% in under two years. 

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
Person checks blood pressure at home
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4 Min Read

Sharpen your blood pressure skills to improve patient outcomes

Improve BP measurement, reduce errors and earn CME with AMA’s interactive training for physicians and care teams managing hypertension.

Prevention & Wellness
Person checks blood pressure at home
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6 Min Read

For millions with hypertension, home BP cuffs aren’t a good fit

When blood-pressure cuffs are too small, it can lead to higher BP about 40% of the time, which leads to improper treatment. Change is needed. 

Prevention & Wellness

Hypertension CME on AMA Ed Hub™

From blood pressure management to measurement best practices and health inequities, gain the essential skills you need to help patients.

Person checks blood pressure
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8 Min Read

Ochsner Health’s digital program recognized for BP management

A study found Ochsner Health’s digital hypertension platform has clinical benefits, potential long-term savings and improvements to population health. 

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
Person having blood pressure taken
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5 Min Read

4 big ways BP measurement goes wrong, and how to tackle them

Inaccurate blood pressure measurement can lead to incorrect hypertension classification. These are the errors that often occur and how to address them.

Prevention & Wellness
Doctor measuring blood pressure
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7 Min Read

How Rush boosted BP control on Chicago’s West Side

This simple step can be a lifesaver: rechecking a patient’s BP when it’s high. Rush University Medical Center now does it three times more often.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
Blood pressure device
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6 Min Read

Think you know your patient’s blood pressure? Maybe think again

The phenomenon of masked hypertension affects millions of patients, yet not all physicians are familiar with it. Learn to recognize and manage it.

Prevention & Wellness
Pregnant woman checks blood pressure
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6 Min Read

Improving heart health in pregnant and postpartum women virtually

Henry Ford Health's Heart Healthy Moms virtual program has improved patients’ BP control and reduced emergency department visits. 

Prevention & Wellness