CME COURSE: 2025 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults A Renewed Focus on BP Control
| Last Modified | November 12, 2025 |
| Audience | Healthcare Professionals | |
| Topics | Best Practices | Policy | Public Awareness | |
| Resource Type | Weblink |
| Languages | english |
| Formats |
Description:
This webinar details the 2025 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Learn from writing committee members Daniel W. Jones, MD, FAHA; Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC , FAHA, FASPC; Jordana B. Cohen, MD, MSCE, FAHA; and Wanpen Vongpatanasin, MD, FAHA, FACC as they address blood pressure thresholds for diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure, the cardiovascular and cognitive risks of uncontrolled high blood pressure, the calculation of cardiovascular disease risk as part of a diagnostic and treatment approach, and the utilization of recommended medication classes in combination pill form to improve control and adherence along with other significant changes.
For more information about the guideline and a link to the full text in Hypertension, visit http://targetbp.org/guidelines.
Course Agenda:
| Time Stamp | Presentation Focus | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00-2:50 | Value of Target: BP Intro Video | None |
| 2:51-6:21 | Introduction | Alison P. Smith, MPH, BA, BSN, RN |
| 6:22-19:27 | Guidelines Overview -Describes the process and participants involved in developing the guideline, recommendation scoring (COR/LOE), and structure | Daniel W. Jones, MD, FAHA |
| 19:28-31:46 | Top Takeaways -Summarizes the most salient, new, and existing recommendations for hypertension in primary care. | Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASPC, FNLA, FPCNA |
| 31:47-46:07 | New Recommendations -Highlights major changes in the new guideline and supporting rationale. | Jordana Cohen, MD |
| 46:08-1:01:05 | Case Studies -Presents 2-3 case studies that apply the new and existing recommendations | Wanpen Vongpatanasin, MD |
| 1:01:06-1:27:31 | Q&A -Responses from all faculty and case discussion | Daniel W. Jones, MD, FAHA Alison P. Smith, MPH, BA, BSN, RN Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASPC, FNLA, FPCNA Jordana Cohen, MD Wanpen Vongpatanasin, MD |
| 1:27:31-1:30:30 | Closing Summary and Remarks | Alison P. Smith, MPH, BA, BSN, RN |
| 5 minutes | Post Test | None |
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity: 95 minutes
Faculty:
Daniel W. Jones, MD, FAHA
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FAHA, FACC, FASPC, FNLA
Tulane University School of Medicine
Jordana B. Cohen, MD, MSCE, FAHA
University of Pennsylvania
Wanpen Vongpatanasin, MD, FAHA, FACC
UT Southwestern
Alison P. Smith, MPH, BA, BSN, RN
AMA/AHA Program Director
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 11/04/2025
TERMINATION DATE: 11/03/2028
LAST REVIEW DATE: August 2025
ACCREDITATION TERMS: Joint Accreditation: 11/04/2025 – 11/03/2028
Joint Accreditation Statements
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The American Heart Association and the American Medical Association. The American Heart Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AMA Credit Designation Statement - Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Associates
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician associates may receive a maximum of 1.50 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
AANP Credit Acceptance Statement – Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement - Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 1.50 contact hours.
ACPE Credit Designation Statement – Pharmacists
ACPE Credit: 1.50 Contact Hours.
Universal Program Number: JA0000134-9999-25-131-H01-P
Disclosure Policy
All persons in a position to control educational content of a CE activity provided by the American Heart Association must disclose to the audience all financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. The presence or absence of all financial relationships will be disclosed to the audience in activity materials. All unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed will also be disclosed to the audience. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
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