Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Primary care team members involved in high blood pressure management. Context: Evaluating organizational readiness for implementing digital health solutions can identify potential barriers and increase the likelihood of sustained adoption. Study design: Deductive qualitative analysis.

Electronics 130

Electronics Patient-Centered Hypertension Primary Care 130

Edge Family Medicine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity can be effectively managed—and even reversed—through the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoidance of harmful substances. What is Lifestyle Medicine?

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease Family Medicine DO Chronic Condition 130

A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 21, 2025

And, as the NEJM article points out, there are no financial incentives to have nurses or other non-providers manage routine problems like hypertension in our current system. Six years ago, I wrote the essay below about an article I read in the New England Journal of Medicine. We meet people where they are and in many different ways.

Patients 130

Patients Patient-Centered Hypertension Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Lifestyle medicine programs have demonstrated a positive impact in managing these diseases but are poorly implemented and unavailable in rural communities. Context: Chronic illness is at a record high in society. Lifestyle medicine involves ongoing engagement with a multidisciplinary team to support health-improving lifestyle changes.

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease Community Hypertension Mental Health 130

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.

Management 52

Management Medical Treatment Plan Family Medicine 52

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.

Management 52

Management Medical Treatment Plan Family Medicine 52

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. Food and Drug Administration recently moved to regulate health apps that act as medical devices (e.g.,

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease Family Medicine DO Hypertension 130

Canadian Family Physician

APRIL 14, 2025

Objective To provide an update on the most recent developments regarding diagnosis and outcomes of steatotic liver disease (SLD), review new nomenclature applied to SLD, and provide an approach to the diagnosis and management of SLD. Management of SLD can be guided using a simple algorithm.

Diagnosis 52

Diagnosis Management General Practice Hypertension 52

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?

Hypertension 40

Hypertension Family Medicine DO Complication 40

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

MAY 28, 2025

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, a reminder to focus on understanding and managing this common condition. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, often has no symptoms, making it a silent threat to your health.

Education 52

Education Hypertension Management IT 52

Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Imaging studies may also be used such as: CT scan Ultrasound Renal arteriography Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) Possible complications from RAS include: Chronic kidney disease Kidney failure Retaining fluid in your legs Shortness of breath Renal hypertension (high blood pressure) Peripheral artery disease What Happens If It Goes Untreated?

IT 52

IT Complication Diagnose Appointment 52

Rao Doctor

APRIL 29, 2025

Their high-water content can also help with hydration, which is essential for weight management. A balanced microbiome can support immune function, weight management, and mood regulation. When seeds germinate, they produce more antioxidants, which can help combat chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer.

Individual 130

Individual Chronic Disease IT Hypertension 130

Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

Getting the facts straight on some common blood pressure management myths can help you take control of your heart health. 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. Let’s take a look at some of these common myths.

Management 52

Management DO Family Medicine Hypertension 52

Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 5, 2025

The mind-body connection has surprising implications for blood pressure management. The Stress Response and Blood Pressure Management Stressful situations send your body into fight-or-flight mode, flooding your system with hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Occasional stress is normal, even healthy.

Management 52

Management DO Family Medicine Hypertension 52

Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 19, 2025

Your blood pressure management is an important vital sign that can significantly affect your overall health. Blood pressure management in this range promotes ideal cardiovascular health. Vision loss may indicate retinopathy related to long-standing hypertension. What is Considered Normal Blood Pressure?

Hypertension 52

Hypertension Family Medicine DO Management 52

East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. Early detection offers a significant advantage in managing and treating these conditions effectively. Take the first step today and prioritize regular health check-ups.

Preventive Care 52

Preventive Care Preventative Care Mental Health Healthcare 52

Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

At the Vascular Institute of the Rockies, our friendly team can help you manage your PAD symptoms and create a treatment plan to protect your circulatory health and live your best life. Maintaining a healthy circulatory system is a critical part of living a long, healthy life. PAD can be quite painful, especially when exercising your legs.

Treatment Plan 52

Treatment Plan Appointment Complication Diagnose 52

East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

Early detection not only facilitates effective management but also significantly reduces the risk of vision loss. Medical conditions: Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease can increase the risk of glaucoma. By the time individuals experience vision problems, significant damage may have already occurred.

Primary Care Physician 40

Primary Care Physician Family Physician Screening Primary Care 40

The Clinical Problem Solvers

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Tsai has seen race-based medicine play out in clinical practice 10:45 What role should race play in making clinical decisions? 13:16 Status of the current conversation on removing race from eGFR calculators: why is it so contentious? Poet Marge Piercy has written, “The work of the world is as common as mud.”

Clinic 52

Clinic Education Clinical Practice Patient-Centered 52

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

JULY 24, 2023

The patient was a 78 year old sweet lady, who reminded me of my own grandma who had diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, previous myocardial infarction, a repaired hernia, cataracts, diabetic nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy, and now bloody and mucoid vaginal discharge. Calls are like public toilets. She composed herself.

IT 52

IT Internal Medicine Specialization Diabetes 52

Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

1) Mild symptoms should be managed conservatively with lifestyle changes, risk factor modifications (e.g., PAD can remain asymptomatic for many years, but initial presentation may include various de-grees of intermittent claudication, or limb pain with exertion. There are three types of gangrene: dry, wet, and gaseous.

Referral 40

Referral Hypertension Primary Care Utilities 40

The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 14, 2020

No prior history of atrial fibrillation – just hypertension and diabetes. Yet, managing uncertainty is the “name of the game” in diagnostic reasoning. While on the cardiology service, we admitted a 60-year-old man with new atrial fibrillation and rapid ventricular rate. We walked down to the emergency room and reviewed his chart.

Illness 52

Illness Diagnosis Emergency Room Diagnose 52

Vascular Physician

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Atherosclerosis is potentiated by hypertension, smoking, lower physical activity, obesity, a diet high in saturated fats, and high glucose or lipid levels. There are several options for treatment, and these management choices may help slow the progression of symptoms. What are the treatment options?

Hypertension 52

Hypertension Complication Patients Diagnosis 52

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

Internists manage a wide range of conditions, including chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as acute issues such as infections or injuries. They are well-equipped to manage chronic diseases, provide routine screenings, and guide preventive strategies. And how does it support preventive care?

Internal Medicine 130

Internal Medicine GP Family Doctor Primary Care 130

Today's Hospitalist

JUNE 7, 2025

Key takeaways: Hospitalists will increasingly have to manage inpatients taking GLP-1s. ” That is why, she added, anti-obesity medications are such an important strategy in long-term management. Because many medications can cause weight gain, doctors should consider more weight-neutral alternatives. Nor should they be.

Hospital 66

Hospital Management Diabetes Patients 66

Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or dealing with an urgent health issue, primary care is the foundation of good health. It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Primary Care Doctor Mental Health IT 52

PEMBlog

JUNE 2, 2025

All kids with hypertensive emergency need ICU-level care. Before your blood pressure rises as well, know that this PEMBlog article is here to provide an overview of the recognition and management of hypertensive emergencies. These neurological manifestations suggest hypertensive encephalopathy, a form of end-organ damage.

Hypertension 75

Hypertension Management Physicals Lab Testing 75

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

This continuity of care is especially important for managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease—conditions that respond best to consistent monitoring and adjustment of treatment plans. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong.

Family Physician 100

Family Physician Preventive Care Preventative Care Family 100

GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

There are a lot of old myths out there about managing urinary tract symptoms and UTI’s in older adults. Then we chat with Scott Bauer, internist and researcher at UCSF, about how to assess and manage lower urinary tract symptoms in men. Summary Transcript Summary. But before we get into this topic, does someone have a song request?

Management 122

Management IT Medical Patient-Centered 122

Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Effective Follow-Ups – Great for medication adjustments, test results, and chronic disease management. When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. But how do you decide which option is best for you? Let’s break it down. What Is Telemedicine?

Telemedicine 130

Telemedicine Family Medicine DO Chronic Disease Management 130

Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 20, 2020

A few risk factors are listed below: Smoking Hypertension Family history Advanced age How many types of aneurysms are there? Embolization An embolus is a blood clot that has broken off and is now free moving throughout the arterial system. This can result in blockage of blood flow to certain parts of the body. Citations: DynaMed [Internet].

Transportation 52

Transportation Hypertension Complication Management 52

GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

In particular, we talk about Katie’s and Jesica’s paper in NEJM titled “ Juggling Two Full-Time Jobs — Methadone Clinic Engagement and Cancer Care ,” which described the difficulty in managing cancer pain and methadone for opioid use disorder. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. Jessie, welcome back to GeriPal.

Illness 136

Illness Patient-Centered Screening Clinic 136

GeriPal

OCTOBER 17, 2024

We’ve also invited two amazing cardiologists, Parag Goyal and Nicole Superville, to join us about GDMT in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and in Heart Failure with preserved EF (HFpEF). He’s in Boston. He’s a medical director of H ebrew S enior L ife outpatient clinic at Newbridge. Parag 01:06 Thank you.

Primary Care 113

Primary Care Patient-Centered IT Patients 113

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. Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care.

Clinic 52

Clinic Chronic Disease Management Primary Care Medical 52

GeriPal

JANUARY 16, 2025

We’re going to be talking about the American Geriatric Society position statement on making medical treatment decisions. Alex 02:21 For Eric 02:21 For unrepresented older adults. But before we go into that topic, Tim, I think you have a song request. Tim 02:29 Yeah, it’s such an honor to make a song request. Can you guys do that one?

Patient-Centered 109

Patient-Centered IT Patients Healthcare 109

GeriPal

APRIL 3, 2025

Annie 02:31 So if you go to the A G S meeting every year, you know that this group of three individuals comprises the AGS literature update. So this is something. This is the plenary to attend. It is a sold out crowd. It is a standup crowd and it’s going to be a hard act to follow. Of course. We will step aside. Speaker 6 03:29 Andy.

IT 64

IT Hospital Screening Patients 64

FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As reported in a recent publication (citations omitted): An estimated 129 million people in the US have at least 1 major chronic disease (eg, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension) as defined by the US Department of Health and Human Services. About 90% of the annual $4.1

Chronic Disease 64

Chronic Disease Chronic Condition Hypertension Mental Health 64