UC San Diego Hot Topics in Medicine - Updates in Outpatient Hypertension Management

Join Dr. Shen to learn about updates in hypertension management, clinical pearls, and novel/upcoming antihypertensive treatments.

Topics discussed will include:

• Review 2025 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Prevention, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults

• Secondary Hypertension Work-up and Screening

• Utilization of PREVENT ASCVD Predictor

• BP Medication Utilization/Side Effects

• Novel Therapies for Hypertension Management

1. Review guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension.
2. Apply current guidelines for blood pressure management in special patient groups.
3. Review of anti-hypertensive medications/side effects/special considerations.
4. Review novel therapies for blood pressure management.

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Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Natalie Prussak, MD
Primary Care Physician
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Co-Director

Nothing to disclose

Heather L. Hofflich, DO
Professor of Medicine
UC San Diego School of Medicine
La Jolla, CA

Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Jia Shen, MD, MPH, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
UC San Diego Health
La Jolla, CA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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