2017 10 17 Updates in BP Measurement, Diagnosis, and Target BPs - MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS
Title: Updates in BP Measurement, Diagnosis, and Target BPs
Speaker:
Joseph D Young, MD
Regional HTN Lead
Resources: See Powerpoint Slides
Statement of Disclosure:
The Kaiser Permanente East Bay Oakland Medical Center has determined that the speakers and the planning committee for this program do not have affiliations with any corporate organizations that may constitute a conflict of interest with this program. Kaiser Permanente does not endorse any brand name products.
East Bay Area - Oakland is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
East Bay Area - Oakland designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM.. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses may report 1 hour of credit towards the continuing medical education requirements for license renewal by the California Board of Registered Nurses.
Target Audience
Primary Care. Other interested clinicians and physicians are invited to attend according to their scope of practice where applicable.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand new requirements for dx of HTN.
2. Understand use of Automated Office Blood Pressure Measurement of blood pressure.
3. Become familiar with HTN treatment algorithm.
4. Understand latest research around target Blood Pressure.
Additional Information
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™