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Stanford University

Hypertension in Primary Care – Improving Control and Reducing Risk

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Overview

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Effective hypertension management is essential for reducing cardiovascular risks and improving patient outcomes. This CME/CE course provides primary care providers with the latest evidence-based strategies for diagnosing and treating both uncomplicated and resistant hypertension through interactive case presentations. Explore real-world patient scenarios that highlight common challenges, treatment dilemmas, and recent hypertension guidelines to enhance clinical decision-making.

Who Should Take This Course

  • Primary care physicians, internists, and family medicine providers managing hypertensive patients
  • Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and healthcare professionals involved in hypertension care
  • Clinicians looking to stay up to date with the latest hypertensive guidelines and treatment strategies

Who is Eligible for CME/CE Credits and Certificates

Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education offers accredited continuing education for interprofessional healthcare team members, especially clinicians (i.e., physicians, nurses, physician assistants, etc.). Be sure to check the accreditation and credit designation stated on the activity page to view the credit type and amount awarded for your profession.

Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Taught by

Pedram Fatehi and Robert Rope

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  • Nnenna
    this is an excellent topic, Hypertension is a silent killer disease that needs to be overemphasized and needs more awareness and knowledge from healthcare workers

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