Bridging the Gap Between Hypertension and Obesity Treatment: A Clinical Practice Statement

Thursday, October 17^th

11:00 – 12:00pm CT/12:00 – 1:00pm ET

Join this discussion on the intersection of hypertension and obesity treatment, two chronic health challenges that frequently coexist and complicate patient care. Over 70% of individuals with hypertension also have an elevated BMI or obesity.  Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of mortality among patients with both hypertension and obesity. Understanding the interplay between these conditions is crucial to providing appropriate treatment.

Dr. Harold Bays

Dr. Kate Kirley, Director of Chronic Disease Prevention, AMA, talks with Dr. Harold Bays, the Chief Science Officer at Obesity Medicine Association, who will share key insights into the intersection of hypertension and obesity, standards of care, and what providers and care teams can do to address this issue. 

Learning objectives:

• Recognize standards of care for patients with hypertension and obesity including proper diagnoses of hypertension and obesity
• Describe the intersections of clinical treatment and management of hypertension and obesity, including:
  • Nutritional intervention
  • Physical activity
  • Behavior modification
  • Medical therapy (medications, bariatric surgery)
• Apply recommended treatment strategies for patients with hypertension and obesity

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