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Pharmacotherapy for Essential Hypertension: A Brief Review - Journal-based CME
Journal-based CME Activity
Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
This activity is designed to show the importance of blood pressure reduction, and not the use of a specific group of antihypertensive medication class, as the major determinant of reducing adverse cardiovascular events. It overviews multiple studies and all major guidelines to offer consistent recommendations for multiple drug therapy as the initial approach for managing hypertension, accompanied by strategies that can improve patient compliance—including one-time dosing, the use of generic and more affordable medications, and using the medication that is well tolerated.
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Houston Methodist employees | Free |
Non-Houston Methodist employees | |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $35 |
Physician (Private physician outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
Resident / Fellow | Free |
Allied Health Care Professional / All Others | Free |
Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, pharmacists, researchers and other health care professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Recommend key non-pharmacological interventions for hypertension treatment, including salt reduction, weight management, appropriate diet, physical exercise, and limited alcohol intake.
- Identify first-line treatment agents for patients with hypertension, such as thiazide diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi)/angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), or calcium channel blockers (CCBs).
- Propose a combination of two drugs from different classes when initiating pharmacological treatment.
- Evaluate pseudoresistance and secondary causes in difficult to control hypertension.
Behnam Heidari, MD, MPH
Eleonora Avenatti, MD
Preventive Cardiology, Cardiology
Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Attendance
Price
Registration Instructions
- STEP 1 - Select the applicable fee and add to cart to complete the checkout process.
- STEP 2 - Once registered, click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Houston Methodist employees | Free |
Non-Houston Methodist employees | |
Physician (Private physician within the Greater Houston Area) | $35 |
Physician (Private physician outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
Resident / Fellow | Free |
Allied Health Care Professional / All Others | Free |