Hypertension Today: JNC-8 Evidence-Based Guidelines

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Program Overview
Hypertension (HTN) is a prevalent disease state throughout the United States and is one of the risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The optimal way to treat hypertension has been the focus of many studies and has led to many conflicting opinions and guidelines over the past decade. Most recently, in December 2013, the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC8) released their newest guidelines to address when to initiate therapy, what the optimal BP goal is for patients, and what drug therapies we should be using to control hypertension.

Pharmacist Educational Objectives
- Review the historical goals and treatment of patients with hypertension

-Determine optimal threshold for initiating treatment in patients with hypertension

-Establish evidence based treatment goals for patients with hypertension

-Select optimal treatment for patients with hypertension focusing on key evidence regarding diuretics, combination therapy, and beta blockers

Accreditation
Pharmacist 0798-0000-14-275-H01-P

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