Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 6, 2025

What Is Hypertension? Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. When the level of pressure is too high, doctors label this condition as hypertension or high blood pressure. When the level of pressure is too high, doctors label this condition as hypertension or high blood pressure.

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The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Smartphone apps now include a variety of self-management tools for weight loss, physical activity, and chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2022

Uncontrolled, elevated blood pressure is known as Hypertension. Longstanding hypertension affects your heart and can cause other health problems. The Cardiology/AHA 2017 defines hypertension as systolic of 130 mmHg and higher or diastolic of 80 mmHg and higher. What are some signs and symptoms of Hypertension?

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 10, 2025

Improving access in adult and family medicine at TPMG by reducing appointment booking times by more than 33%. Reducing disparities in hypertension control between white and Black patients by 33% and in diabetes control between white and Latino patients by 25% at TPMG. million Kaiser Permanente members.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 19, 2025

Recognizing subtle symptoms of high blood pressure or hypertension early is paramount for mitigating associated health risks before complications develop. Vision loss may indicate retinopathy related to long-standing hypertension. Flushing may also suggest a surge in adrenaline , both a consequence of and contributor to hypertension.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Chronic exposure has been associated with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, skin cancer, renal, bladder and lung cancers, polyneuropathy, and QT prolongation. Despite recommendations for routine screening, this is rarely done. Arsenic cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled. Dataset: Questionnaires for clinicians and patients via emailed surveys.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Her academic interests include clinical problem solving, diagnostic reasoning, resident education, and pulmonary hypertension. She works closely with family medicine residents on their ICU rotation and is involved in creating their curriculum and weekly didactic sessions on general internal medicine, pulmonary, and ICU topics.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Without knowing you recently lost fluids, your provider may think those higher results mean you have hypertension. Imperial Center Family Medicine ’s healthcare providers want to make sure you know exactly what your blood pressure results reflect on any given day.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Without knowing you recently lost fluids, your provider may think those higher results mean you have hypertension. Imperial Center Family Medicine ’s healthcare providers want to make sure you know exactly what your blood pressure results reflect on any given day.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

You Can Tell You Have High Blood Pressure From How You Feel The reality is that high blood pressure (hypertension) is largely a “silent” condition. Imperial Center Family Medicine is here to help support your heart health with personalized blood pressure management guidance. Let’s take a look at some of these common myths.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 5, 2025

Over time, this can cause persistent hypertension and extra strain on your cardiac system. Laughter truly is great medicine for the heart. So, look for more humor and playfulness when you can, such as taking the time to share funny moments with friends and family. Occasional stress is normal, even healthy.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

People who were "not sure" if they had a family history of cancer also had lower odds of CRC screening test discussions compared to those who answered yes to a family history of cancer. Efforts to encourage people to understand their family history of cancer may also enhance CRC screening test conversations in primary care settings.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community. Regular visits to your primary care physician at Mesa Family Physicians provide opportunities for early detection of potential health issues before they become serious problems.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. Royal Oak families trust the clinic for both pediatric and adult primary care, making it a true family-friendly option. What services does the clinic offer?

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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Regular physical exams at Edge Family Medicine are essential for maintaining your health and well-being. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize early detection to provide timely care and prevent complications. The post The Importance of Regular Physical Exams appeared first on Edge Family Medicine.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? You know your patients’ evolving story as well as their family, friends, coworkers, and the peculiarities of their local community. Here are the key results.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Have you had a family history of substance use disorder? Eric: This comes down to also like, if I find… As an oncologist, somebody has very high hypertension, is it my role to control that hypertension? And they ask questions like, have you used substances? Most of our population has trauma. Most oncologists would say no.

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

Alex: Today we are delighted to welcome Chrissy Kistler, who is a geriatrician researcher in the Department of Family Medicine and Vision of Geriatrics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The family asks you for an antibiotic and their goals are limited additional interventions. I am so excited to be here.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 21, 2024

Pat Connolly & Cortney Linville who attended the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington May 19-21. Here's what Dr. Connolly had to say: "I was pleased and privileged to attend the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit again last month and represent our state.

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BMJ

AUGUST 20, 2021

By John Scott Frazer, Glenn Ross Frazer Reference : Frazer JS , Frazer GR, Analysis of primary care prescription trends in England during the COVID-19 pandemic compared against a predictive model, Family Medicine and Community Health 2021; 9: e001143.

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