Introduction to Landmark Hypertension Studies during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Practical Clinical Implications

During SMA's 2023 Annual Scientific Assembly, Donald DiPette, MD, FACP, FAHA, discussed the current unsatisfactory hypertension control rates and the need for a new management and treatment approach, as well as barriers to achieving hypertension control with a particular focus on patient-related barriers. He also detailed the the importance of including the patient as part of the management and treatment “team” and presented approaches to include the patient in their hypertension treatment plan.