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| Credits | 1.00 |
| Release Date | 1/30/2009 |
| Termination Date | 1/30/2012 |
| Cost |
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| Description | According to the National Institutes of Health, high blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but it can cause serious problems such as stroke, heart failure, heart attack and kidney failure. Patients can control high blood pressure through healthy lifestyle habits and taking medicines, if needed. This activity is supported in part by educational grants from Merck and Astellas. |
| Accreditation Statement | The Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| Author | Robert Murden, MD |
| Objectives | Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to: 1.) Review the treatment guidelines for hypertension. 2.)Identify the new data concerning beta blockers in hypertension. |
| Audience | This course is designed for physicians. |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 1 Hour |
