3 key notes on self-measured BP in your practice

Studies show that multiple blood pressures measured by patients in their homes over time can better predict cardiovascular morbidity and mortality rather than single, routine blood pressure measures that occur during an office visit, according to AMA Wire.

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Here are three key notes:

 

1. “M.A.P.” (Measure accurately, Act rapidly, Partner with patients) collection of tools, developed as part of the AMA’s commitment to improving health outcomes, provide practical resources to help clinical teams collaborate successfully to improve patients’ blood pressure control.

 

2. The clinical guide to creating an effective SMBP monitoring program, developed by the AMA and Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, provides several tools to start using SMBP in your practice, including teaching patients how to self-measure blood pressure accurately and the appropriate set-up procedures to document and manage the process.

 

3. Fast facts on measuring accurately, created by the AMA and Johns Hopkins Medicine, offers answers to common questions frequently asked by patients and physicians.

 

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