Kyla Carney – Hypertension: An AHA Update

Learning Objectives:

Hypertension: An AHA Update

• Review new AHA definitions of HTN
• Review common complications of HTN
• Review evidence based benefits of lowering blood pressure
• Review causes of HTN
• Review the recommended steps in the work up of HTN
• Review AHA recommended therapy

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