SMJ Article | Original Article

Improving Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Control with a Dedicated Patient Navigator

Objectives: Hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM) are the leading causes of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and chronic kidney diseases. They affect an estimated 47% and 11% of Americans, respectively. In this study, we assessed whether a dedicated patient navigator embedded within a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) using a structured panel management and...

Posted in: Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism17 Hypertension9

SMJ Article | Original Article

A Curriculum on Advanced Topics in Hypertension for Internal Medicine Residents

Objectives: Hypertension (HTN) affects nearly half of US adults. Our multi-institutional survey revealed that Internal Medicine residents lack proficiency in advanced HTN topics. We developed a curriculum to address knowledge gaps in these topics and aimed to assess the effects of the curriculum on residents’ confidence, desire for future training,...

Posted in: Hypertension9

SMJ Article | Perspectives

White Coat Hypertension: A Benign Finding or a Masked Risk Factor?

A role of the primary care physician is to identify and manage patient risk factors. An easily identified risk factor is hypertension, especially considering its clear association with the development of various negative health outcomes. Studies have clearly demonstrated the benefits gained by the proper control of hypertension among patients,...

Posted in: Hypertension9

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | June 16, 2023

Listen to Dr. Donald DiPette Preview His Assembly Presentation on Hypertension Studies

In this podcast, Dr. Donald DiPette, the Health Sciences Distinguished Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, provides an introductory overview of his upcoming presentation, “Landmark Hypertension Studies during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Practical Clinical Implications”, taking place October 27 during SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Posted in: Hypertension3

SMJ Article | Review Article

Comprehensive Review of Hypertensive Disorders Related to Pregnancy

Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is a common complication during pregnancy that affects approximately 10% of pregnancies and is responsible for nearly 14% of maternal deaths worldwide. It affects the mother and the fetus simultaneously, sometimes putting the health of the mother and the fetus at odds with each other. It...

Posted in: Hypertension9 Pregnancy29

SMJ Article | Review Article

Direct Use of Clinical Tolerance Limits for Assessing the Degree of Agreement between Two Methods of Measuring Blood Pressure

A large number of new methods of measuring blood pressure (BP) have recently emerged with advances in technology. Different methods of measuring BP generally provide varying readings compared with one another. Clinicians must decide how to respond to these variations and how to assess the degree of agreement. Clinical agreement...

Posted in: Hypertension9

March 27, 2023

April 2023 CME Webinar

Burnout, Wellness and Systemic Change: A Clinician's Prescription for Well-Being Drs. Desiree Burroughs-Ray and Christopher Jackson REGISTER HERE This session will discuss system level and individual level practical solutions to healthcare workers dealing with burnout amidst the convergence of multiple pandemics. Using personal stories and changes enacted at the system...

Posted in: Cardiovascular Disease3 Hypertension2

February 9, 2023

February 2023 CME Webinar

Management of Hypertension : Time for Increased Patient Involvement Donald DiPette, MD, FACP, FAHA REGISTER HERE This webinar will focus on delineating patient-related barriers, addressing these barriers, and increasing the involvement of the patient in the management and treatment of their hypertension. The importance of educating the patient on the...

Posted in: Cardiovascular Disease3 Hypertension2

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