Systolic Hypertension

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (28 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Mar 2023

Last Review Date

1 Mar 2023

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Isolated systolic hypertension is the predominant form of hypertension in the elderly population. Traditionally it has been defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) above 140 mmHg with diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of less than 90 mmHg. It is estimated that 15 percent of people 60 years old and above have isolated systolic hypertension. Per the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Blood Pressure Guidelines, however, an SBP of 130 mm Hg is now considered hypertensive at all ages. The new definition of hypertension will lead to an increased number of elderly being diagnosed with high blood pressure. Isolated systolic hypertension remains an important public health concern as chronically untreated high SBP patients carry significant mortality and morbidity. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of isolated systolic hypertension and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and improving care for patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the factors that contribute to systolic hypertension.
  • Review the diagnosis of systolic hypertension.
  • Explain management strategies for systolic hypertension.
  • Summarize the importance of collaboration and coordination among the interprofessional team in optimizing the care of patients with systolic hypertension.

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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MAKE EVERY COURSE AVAILABLE ON DEMAND AFTER COMPLETION OF CME. Thus far, we can review the article and not always the questions and answers once the CME certificates are issued. In some cases, only one or two questions can be viewed once the CME is completed. In 2020, we were able to review MCQs, on this website indefinitely. That is a feature we will like to see again on the website.

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