Faculty

Needs Statement

The standard of care for hypertension has become more precise and well defined.  Physicians must be aware of relevant clinical studies and the benefit of attaining a blood pressure of less than or equal to 120/80 when possible.  The majority of patients with hypertension are not adequately managed, some because of their avoidance of the medical system and/or poor adherence, and others because of insufficient effort controlled by medical practitioners.  Every effort needs to be made to increase physician and patient awareness of the importance of hypertension control.

Target Audience

Physicians

Objectives

1. Emphasize the three fundamental possible causes of hypertension;
2. Review the preventive importance of hypertension control in context;
3. Summarize the entire range of antihypertensive medications;
4. Demonstrate where hypertension fits in the cardiovascular continuum;
5. Assess the importance and problems of some key clinical trials.

Accreditation

CME
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Whayne reports no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests of healthcare products or services related to this activity.