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Evaluating the Impact of Data Visualization with China-PAR on Hypertension Management in Primary Care: A Pilot Study [Hypertension]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Data visualization is useful to contemporary methods designed for clarity and communication of information. Although data visualization is gaining traction in the hypertension, its use in health education and information dissemination is still underutilized.

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Implementation Evaluation of a Community Health Worker Program for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes or Hypertension [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Disparities in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and hypertension (HTN) control are well-described. Conclusions Our findings will inform future best practices for the implementation of CHW interventions in primary care settings. I) There was a mean of 2.8 CHW encounters and mean engagement of 32.8

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FDA Approves Polypill Widaplik for Hypertension

Physician's Weekly

Food and Drug Administration has approved Widaplik (telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide) for the treatment of hypertension in adults. “I am very excited and pleased to have Widaplik approved for the treatment of hypertension in the U.S. More Information Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

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Lowering High Blood Pressure with Edge Family Medicine: Your Guide to a Healthier Life

Edge Family Medicine

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can increase your risk of heart disease, but with the right lifestyle changes and expert care, it can be controlled. Understanding Hypertension Hypertension occurs when blood flows through your arteries with excessive force. Left unmanaged, it can lead to heart complications.

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A Multisite CFIR Study of Readiness to Implement Collaboration Oriented Approach to Controlling High Blood Pressure (COACH) [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Conclusion: COACH pre-implementation evaluation provided information that informed implementation and trial protocol changes and may increase the adoption of COACH. Context: Evaluating organizational readiness for implementing digital health solutions can identify potential barriers and increase the likelihood of sustained adoption.

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Hypertensive Crisis with Dr. Travis Huffman

Louisville Lectures

Travis Huffman gives a quick overview of Hypertensive Crisis, Hypertensive Urgency vs. Hypertensive Emergency and management of both Markedly elevated BP and HTN Emergency/Crisis. Hypertension. 07.01.2018; 71:e13-e115 Evaluation and treatment of hypertensive emergencies in adults, William J. Whelton et al, 2017.

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Hypertension with Dr. Nina Vasavada

Louisville Lectures

Nina Vasavada presents Hypertension by first discussing a general approach to ambulatory patients with elevated blood pressure. She then presents primary versus secondary hypertension, and ends her discussion on hypertension management in special populations. Her clinical expertise is in Nephrology as well as Hypertension.