Abstract:Introduction:
The 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines lowered the threshold for blood pressure goals and emphasized incorporation of cardiovascular risk assessment and lifestyle modifications. Due to this update, the prevalence of hypertension increased from 31.9% to 45.6% of Americans. We hypothesized that our patients were not being assessed and counseled in accordance with the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines at our resident clinic in New York City.
Methods:
Patients wit… Show more
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