Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-454 Overview: Treating hypertension within the first month can significantly improve long-term blood pressure control. This episode reviews new evidence and practical strategies to help you initiate timely therapy, optimize follow-up, and improve outcomes for patients with newly diagnosed, uncontrolled hypertension. Gain actionable insights to close a critical care gap. Episode resource links: Barrett, R. B., Riesser, B., Martin, B., Sachdev, N., Rakotz, M. K., Sutherland, S. E., & Egan, B. M. (2025). Treatment in the First Month After Hypertension Diagnosis Improves Blood Pressure Control. Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979), 82(6), 1129–1136. https://doi.org/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.124.23508 For your patients: 10 Ways to Control High Blood Pressure Without Medication  For your patients: Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure  Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP