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JNC8 – Is it Still Great? Hypertension Treatment Guidelines

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It’s been almost ten years since the JNC8 Guidelines for Hypertension were released, yet some clinicians are not up to date with their evidence-based guidelines for managing patients with hypertension.  If you are still prescribing a beta blocker or non-dihydropyridine CCB as a primary antihypertensive...or, if you are recommending an ACE inhibitor for a person of African descent as primary therapy for hypertension with no known kidney disease...then this presentation is for you!  Learn the top four initial recommendations for the treatment of hypertension and be prepared to confidently manage ALL of your patients with hypertension. 

Here's What You'll Learn

  • Joint National Committee Guidelines (JNC8)
    • Guideline Emphasis
    • Three Questions
    • Blood Pressure Goals
  • Why is JNC8 more lenient with BP control?
    • HDFP
    • HSP
    • ANBPindefinitely
    • VA Cooperative
  • Which Antihypertensive Classes are first line?
  • What are 2nd, 3rd and later line options for the treatment of HTN?
  • What do Trials Matter?
    • ALLHAT
    • AASK
  • What are exceptions to the JNC8 rule?
  • Describe follow-up with JNC8
  • Discuss Lifestyle changes
  • How does JNC8 compare to ACC/AHA 2017 and other guidelines?

Everything You're Getting

  • More than 1 hour of video content
  • CE information to come
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts

Alicia Elam, PharmD

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Alicia Elam, PharmD, is a pharmacist and tenured associate professor of pharmacology at Augusta University’s College of Allied Health Sciences. Not only does she oversee admissions for the physician assistant program and relish mentoring students interested in advanced degrees in medicine, pharmacy, and allied health services, but she also directs pharmacology courses for PA students and consults for various academic programs, including nursing. Dr. Elam is responsible for keen insights and guideline updates for opioid prescribing. With over 28 years of pharmacology experience, her expertise is further underscored by her services as a Lieutenant and Medical Services Corps Pharmacy Officer in the US Navy.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Alicia Elam has employment relationships with Augusta University and the Treatment Center of Augusta. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Alicia Elam is a member of the Georgia Pharmacist Association, the Physician Assistant Education Association, National Pharmaceutical Association, and the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants.
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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS078569
Duration:
1 hour, 7 minutes
Copyright:
Mar 02, 2023
Format:
Audio and Video

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