Improving Hypertension _ Diabetes Control and Prevention
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DOWNLOAD THE MILLION HEARTS® ACTION GUIDES FOR CLINICIANS

hypertension control guide for clinicians The Million Hearts® Action Guide series provides clinicians, employers, and public health practitioners with evidence-based strategies for improving cardiovascular health. Each guide offers action steps and features proven tactics to help more Americans live heart-healthy, stroke-free lives. Available guides can be downloaded here:
ONLINE TOOL CALCULATES A PATIENT'S TEN-YEAR RISK FOR ASCVD

calculator icon The ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus is a tool developed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for clinicians to use to estimate patient's 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk at an initial visit to establish a reference point. 

Download the AHA Guidelines-on-the-Go mobile app from the American Heart Association (AHA) for easy access the tool and keep up-to-date on current guidelines.
CHOLESTEROL MODULE & OVERVIEW FROM QUALITY INSIGHTS

cholesterol module Looking for specific information and resources about the updated cholesterol guidelines? You can find many of our latest resources in the March 2019 Cholesterol Practice Module, as well as in a recorded presentation that provides an overview of the module.

This module was developed by Quality Insights and contains an overview of evidence-based information related to cardiovascular health and cholesterol management. The module is broken down into sections that are highlighted by the "3 As" - Awareness, Assessment and Action - and includes many tools and resources that you can use to promote and enhance your practice's quality improvement efforts. 
TOOLKIT FEATURES RESOURCES TO HELP CLINICIANS START PATIENT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT LIFESTYLE CHANGES THAT WILL IMPROVE LIPID HEALTH

patients The Clinician's Lifestyle Modification Toolbox (CLMT) was created and developed by the National Lipid Association (NLA) Nutrition Task Force in conjunction with the NLA Practice Management Council. The CLMT includes patient education material that is based on the NLA Recommendations for Patient-Centered Management of Dyslipidemia-Part 2.

The CLMT resources are designed to assist clinicians and healthcare professionals in beginning a conversation with their patients about achieving successful lifestyle changes that promote their lipid health. The NLA recommends patient referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist for personalized medical nutrition therapy to enhance and support sustained healthy lifestyle changes. 
take advantage of these free online educational sessions  

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CME Activity: Plunging Cholesterol: Reducing Major Cardiovascular Events in At-Risk Patients
Breakthrough advances in lipid treatment and cardiovascular risk reduction are poised to transform outcomes for patients with hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular disease, yet many patients remain undertreated. In this video activity, hear real-world patient perspectives on managing difficult-to-treat hypercholesterolemia, and gain insights from renowned lipid experts on applying the latest evidence from cardiovascular outcomes trials and novel treatment approaches to reduce the risk for cardiovascular events in hard-to-treat patients with hypercholesterolemia.

Physicians completing this program will earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ classified as Enduring material.

CME Activity: Managing Lipids and Cardiovascular Risk: Using the Data to Optimize Care
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This activity will review the findings from recent trials of PCSK9 hypercholesterolemia treatment, the guidelines and recommendations for management of hypercholesterolemia, and explore options to incorporate the findings to develop treatment strategies for patients with the highest risk.

Physicians and Physician Assistants completing this program will earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Nurse Practitioners are eligible to earn 1 contact hour of continuing education which includes 0.75 pharmacology hours.

CME Activity: The Emerging Role of DHA & EPA in Atherosclerosis
This exciting, dynamic, and clinically-focused symposium from the National Lipid Association (NLA) highlights the most relevant data from experts in the field on DHA, EPA and their varying effects on atherosclerosis and relevance to cardiovascular risk.

Physicians and Physician Assistants completing this program will earn a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Nurses may earn a maximum of 1.8 contact hours.
mark your calendar: upcoming hypertension and diabetes events across pa

calendar icon Below is a list of just some of the hypertension and diabetes related events coming up in the next few months in towns and cities across Pennsylvania.
Do you know about a local diabetes prevention or hypertension events taking place near you? Email the details to Amy Porter if you'd like to have it featured in our upcoming newsletters.
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For more details about the Improving Hypertension and Diabetes Care & Prevention project, please contact Rhonda Dodson.
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Funding provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health through the Improving the Health of Americans Through Prevention and Management of Diabetes and Heart Disease and Stroke federal grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Publication number PADOH-HD- 081619