About 50% of Americans have hypertension, yet WHICH is a preferred anti-hypertensive strategy is a random process. And pharmacogenomics may not be needed. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he evaluates a recent study evaluating the role of personalized medication selection for persons with hypertension.
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Although no genetic markers exist to determine optimal hypertensive pharmacotherapy, initial and secondary hypertensive therapy does impact outcomes. A personalized approach does produce a greater reduction in blood pressure.
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
Reference
Sundström J, Lind L, Nowrouzi S, et al. Heterogeneity in Blood Pressure Response to 4 Antihypertensive Drugs: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2023;329(14):1160–1169. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.3322
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the results of the PHYSIC study
2. Discuss the limitations of the PHYSIC study
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-205-H01-P
Initial release date: 5/22/2023
Expiration date: 5/22/2024
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