5 ways to promote better heart health among your patients

American Heart Month starts today. Find out how can you participate as a physician and help your patients focus on their heart health throughout the next four weeks.   How you and your patients can raise awareness for heart health this month Uncontrolled hypertension is one of the leading causes of death in the country. This February, help turn the tide and improve heart health across the nation.   Here are the five ways to promote better heart health during American Heart Month:   1. Learn insights from experts on hypertension Take part in a Google Hangout focused on the latest compelling information, research and technology on diagnosing and managing hypertension. All you need to participate in this AMA-hosted event is a Gmail account and a desire to discuss improving heart health to build #AHealthierNation. On Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Eastern time, primary care physician Michael Rakotz, MD, director of chronic disease prevention with the AMA’s Improving Health Outcomes initiative, will moderate the conversation among heart health experts:    •   Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, professor at Yale University, director of the Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation at Yale-New Haven Hospital, and frequent contributor to the New York Times Well blog •   Ray Townsend, MD, professor of medicine and director of the hypertension program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania   2. Make a statement in red Another important day this month, spo...
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