Somerset Primary Care is saving lives by identifying and treating high blood pressure.
The impact of high blood pressure on the health of Americans is staggering.
– 48.1% of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, with 119.9 million affected.
– 45% of adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure have a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher.
– 37 million U.S. adults are living with blood pressure levels at or above 140/90 mmHg.
– 34 million adults who should be on medication for hypertension may need a prescription or to fill their prescription.
– 19 million of these adults have a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Over 115,000 American lives can be saved over the next 5 years by controlling high blood pressure. And lastly, 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition.
This is despite the fact that it is the easiest condition to diagnose and is treated with well proven, safe and well tolerated medications and life style modifications. We have taken the treatment a step further by initiating a program of home blood pressure monitoring that allows our patients to easily check their BP at home and have it instantly available to us. This allows medication adjustments to be made as needed without requiring office visits and also promotes the best possible control.
Our team includes a Clinical Pharmacist and a Registered Dietician to assure the best outcomes for our patients with high blood pressure.
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382 W. Main St. Crisfield, MD. 21817
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