Management of resistant hypertension in high-risk populations

Posted on December 26, 2024
Rachel Brunner, PharmD, BCPS and Maria Isabel Angulo, MD

Author/Reviewer:

Rachel Brunner, PharmD, BCPS—Author
Clinical Assistant Professor
Drug Information Group
Department of Pharmacy Practice
University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy

Maria Isabel Angulo, MD—Reviewer
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Department of Medicine
University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine

 

 

Disclosure (s):
Drs. Brunner and Angulo, the planning committee members and reviewers who contributed to this activity, have no relevant financial conflicts of interest to disclose.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this knowledge-based activity, participating individuals should be able to:

  • Describe risk factors associated with resistant hypertension
  • Review blood pressure measurements and additional considerations when diagnosing patients with resistant hypertension
  • Outline pharmacologic treatment options for resistant hypertension
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with resistant hypertension based on patient-specific comorbidities and factors
Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioners Fee: Free
Release Date: December 26, 2024 Expiration Date: October 4, 2025
Estimated time to complete: 1.0 hour CE: 1.0 contact hour CME (1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit)

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Modified on December 27, 2024