2020-21 EEH Enduring Program: Primary Care Hypertension Update

Course Instructions

Registration is not required for this online event, However, due to requirements of our CME accreditation, credits are not applied until the Post-Test and evaluation/follow-up survey are completed.

Release date: 10/28/2020 Expiration date: 10/29/2021

Completion Requirements:  To gain credit for this online activity, participants must view the video, complete the post-test with a 100% pass rate, and complete the evaluation and follow-up survey. Participants will have one attempt to complete the post-test.

Technology Requirements:  Participants will need a computer with access to the internet, sound, and a mechanism to view the video recording to complete this course.

Estimated Completion Time: 65 minutes

Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 8:00 AM - Friday, October 29, 2021, 9:00 AM

During 2015–2016, according to the CDC, the prevalence of hypertension was 29.0% and increased with age: age group 18–39, 7.5%; 40–59, 33.2%; and 60 and over, 63.1%. High blood pressure, is a common medical problem that can increase the risk for heart disease and stroke. Hypertension is also a culturally based issue. Hypertension prevalence was higher among non-Hispanic black (40.3%) than non-Hispanic white (27.8%), non-Hispanic Asian (25.0%), or Hispanic (27.8%) adults. Controlling high blood pressure is still an issue for many adults. Hypertension control was higher among non-Hispanic white (50.8%) than non-Hispanic black (44.6%) or non-Hispanic Asian (37.4%) adults. It remains a serious public health issue in the US. Until recently, the main emphasis in hypertension treatment had been lowering diastolic blood pressure; however, in the past decade, the important contributions of systolic hypertension, increased pulse pressure, and a blunted reduction in nocturnal blood pressure have been described. This activity is designed to discuss the complex nature of hypertension so physicians are aware of how to assist patients in avoiding increased risk, screening and diagnosis, and the latest available treatment options.

1. 1. Define the appropriate workup and diagnosis of hypertension.
2. 2. Describe the treatment options for patients with hypertension.
3. 3. Discuss the follow up of patients being treated for hypertension.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Edward-Elmhurst Health designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Disclosures:

No one involved in the approval, planning, or presentation of this activity has disclosed any relevant conflict of any interest with any commercial entity.