Hypertension: Still a Significant Health Concern

Hypertension: Still a Significant Health Concern is organized by Southern Medical Association (SMA).

CME Release Date: February 11, 2020
Valid for credit through: February 11, 2021

Accreditation: 
Southern Medical Association designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of .50 hours of Category I credit for completing this activity.

Description:
Heart disease or cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and now globally. It is appropriate that we continue to educate clinicians and citizens of the pathophysiology, clinical consequences, and management of heart disease. Since hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease including its major target organs such as the heart, brain, kidney, and blood vessels, this podcast will be dedicated to hypertension. Areas of discussion that will take place are: why is hypertension an important clinical condition, what causes hypertension, and what are some current innovative measures and/or programs to detect and manage hypertension for the individual as well as at a population level.