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Barbershop Based Hypertension Intervention, Dhiraj Patel

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Barbershop based hypertension screening and treatment interventions have been substantiated across prior literature as cost-effective and highly efficacious interventions for reducing overall blood pressure in the African American community. Researchers have also begun to explore the applicability of such an intervention to another high risk ethnic group for hypertension: Hispanic and Latino communities. With >30% of Danbury, CT's population being comprised of Hispanic and Latino populations and barbershop interventions for hypertension having already been established in the nearby city of New Haven, CT via Yale Health, this community engagement project aims to take the first step towards establishing similar services …

Cardiac Neuroendocrine Function: A New Opportunity For Targeted Chronic Therapies, Jacob Keesee, Rami Khouzam

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring On Uncontrolled Hypertension, Stephan Zehring, Jonathan Garces, Nicholas Heyden, Micah Lindsey, Maura Pipkins, Justin Watkins, Nicholas Dorsey, Diana Ananthan, Malathy Varatharajah

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Standardized Training To Improve The Quality Of Screening Diabetic And Hypertension-Related Opthalmoscopic Exams, Ashley Faye, Pradeep D'Souza, Elizabeth Suniega

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Post-Covid Baroreflex Failure, Khaled Elkholey, Cyndya A. Shibao, Italo Biaggioni

TriStar Division Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Easy And Accurate Transition Between Common Beta Blockers: A Qi Project, Sam Short, Amalia Kane

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Hypertension is a common condition that often worsens with disease progression and/or age alone. The management of hypertension often requires multiple drug therapy. Beta blockers can be useful for this, and are often prescribed for other comorbid conditions such as angina or heart failure. Yet, not all beta blockers have the same effect on blood pressure and it can be advantageous to transition patients to non-selective agents such as carvedilol. However, dose conversions are not 1:1 and inappropriate transition can be dangerous. No readily accessible resources are available to aid the clinical management of this problem. This project aims to …

Increasing Healthcare Delivery To The Abenaki People Through Health Screenings, Warrick Sahene

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Utilizing health screenings can increase the number of Abenaki individuals identified with comorbidities related to diabetes and hypertension. Education and resources for health maintenance are also provided to this patient population through physician counseling.

Home Exercise For Patients With Limited Access And Resources, Justin L. Esteban

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Patients with limited resources and who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, don’t have the time or resources available to partake/pursue exercise. Having a home workout program may prove to be beneficial to patients who don't have access to a gym, equipment, or are otherwise constrained by time.

Accessibility Of Nutritious And Healthy Foods To Older Adults, Kristen Wright

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Food insecurity rates are high among older adults who have chronic conditions and/or are homebound. These patients have functional limitations, comorbidities limiting their mobility, and often are socially isolated or live alone, all of which impact their ability to access or make healthy meals. As food insecurity rises, so do the health care costs related to inaccessibility to healthy food, involving the increased risk or prevalence of chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and cancer. This project aimed to understand the barriers older adults face in accessing and making healthy meals, and to educate health care providers and patients on recognizing …

Implementation Of Standardized Protocols For Office Blood Pressure Measurement, Steven Nevers, Alice Tran, Carol Gambrill, Anush Pillai

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2022

No abstract provided.

Dashing Into A Healthier Life, Megan N. Eubank

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Almost half of all US adults have hypertension (high blood pressure), which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Hypertension can be controlled through a combination of diet, exercise, and medications. The DASH diet has been proven to lower blood pressure in as little as two weeks. I created a brochure and Epic SmartPhrase that explains and simplifies the DASH diet for patients.

A Case Of Systemic Sclerosis Sine Scleroderma, Adrian Lugo, Andrew Cappiello, Nemer Dabage, Guruswamy Ramamurthy

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2020

• Scleroderma and systemic sclerosis are autoimmune phenomena that can cause progressive and permanent damage to the organs of the human body.
• They can cause fibrosis of various internal organs, including the kidneys, lungs, GI tract, and heart
• Rarely, the only manifestation of systemic sclerosis is severe hypertension with renal failure, a subset known as systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma.

Robotic Adrenalectomy For Functional Adenoma In Second Trimester Treats Worsening Hypertension, Courtney Capella, Bs, Joseph Godovchik, Bs, May Jean Counsilman, Md, Thenappan Chandrasekar, Md, Costas D. Lallas, Md, Huda B. Al-Kouatly, Md

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Posters

Robotic adrenalectomy is a feasible surgical alternative in the second trimester and can reverse the hypertensive disease and its associated maternal-fetal complications

Blood Pressure Management Education, Lauren G. Gernon, Cara Rathmell

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

The expansion of telehealth with COVID-19 and recent recommendations to use at-home blood pressure monitoring to diagnose and monitor hypertension have increased the need for materials and education for clinicians and patients. A pilot project in Primary Care Internal Medicine UVM in Essex, VT, produced an electronic medical record dot phrase and compiled educational materials to initiate nurse visits for at-home BP measurements. Materials and experience with this pilot was researched for initiation of a similar program at UVM Family Medicine Hinesburg.

The Effect Of Antihypertensive Dosing On Hypertension In Children With Chronic Kidney Disease, Benjamin A. Matta, Uri S. Alon, Bradley Warady Md, Tarak Srivastava, Darcy Weidemann

Posters

Background

Hypertension (HTN) is a highly prevalent and major risk factor for poor cardiovascular and renal outcomes in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Previous research suggests that HTN is underdiagnosed and undertreated in children with CKD. To our knowledge no studies have investigated the effect of antihypertensive (antiHTN) dose on blood pressure (BP) control in this population.

Objective

To determine the effect of antiHTN dose on HTN status in children with CKD.

Methods

Study population: 255 participants studied in the Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) study at their 3rd visit, taking at least 1 antiHTN drug.

Cumulative Drug Dose Index …

Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy (Hdp) And Infertility Treatment: A Population-Based Survey Among U.S. Women, Brent Monseur, Md, Scm, Jerrine Morris, Md, Mph, Heather Hipp, Md, Vincenzo Berghella, Md

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Posters

Objective

To explore associations between infertility treatment and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy using a nationally representative sample of women

Retinopathy Screening: Assessing Knowledge & Educating Diabetic Patients In Caledonia County, Vermont, Ian J. Mcclain

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of severe vision loss in US adults. It is estimated that less than 50% of patients with diabetes consistently receive annual eye exams. Diabetic patients in rural communities may face additional barriers towards receiving recommended eye care as these communities generally have lower incomes, lower insurance rates and older populations. This project sought to educate diabetic patients about eye disease in a rural Vermont primary care practice using an active learning modality.

Strategies For Clinical Management Of Hypertension: Understanding Community Perspectives, Patrick Cruden

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Survey analysis of hypertensive patients in an outpatient family medicine practice aimed at efficiently improving clinical management and health literacy.

A Multimodal Approach To Hypertension: Behavioral Modifications On A Budget, Jayne Manigrasso

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Hypertension is one of the most common diagnoses in the adult population in the United States. Hypertension also has various sequelae that are preventable with adequate treatment, including medication and lifestyle modification.

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Pamphlet, Isobel Ycasas Santos

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

• Home blood pressure monitoring aids in the proper diagnosis of an elevated blood pressure in the office.
• Written instructions on proper BP measurement at home is currently lacking at the UVMMC Family Medicine South Burlington site in addition to other affiliated sites. A home blood pressure monitoring handout can serve as another opportunity for hypertension control.
• Its utility as a diagnostic tool is dependent on proper BP measurement techniques. The HBPM will hopefully encourage the proper utility of the device.
• HBPM encourages patients to take control of their own health, and at the same time it facilitates discussion with their …

Williston, Vt: Increasing The Awareness Of Hypertension Implications And Sequelae, Tinh Thanh Huynh

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Hypertension is the most common reason for health office visits in the US and for the use of prescription drugs. Many patients fail to truly understand the diagnosis of high blood pressure and the various health consequences that comes with poor regulation such as cardiovascular disease, stroke and renal disease. This project was aimed to increase patient education on the implications of hypertension and its complications.

Common Naturopathic Therapies For Chronic Conditions, Jordan E. Perlman

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Complementary and Alternative Medicine has started to achieve greater public prominence – many patients report satisfaction and believe these therapies are cost effective. Allopathic physicians are largely unfamiliar with the supplements prescribed by naturopathic doctors, and have trouble integrating these therapies into traditional treatment plans. Patients are not trained to evaluate the safety or efficacy of their medication regimens, and rely on their primary care physicians to provide that service -– even if the majority of their "medications" are supplements recommended by an "alternative" provider.

Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 12, December 2000, Sunni Hosemann, Noelle Heinze, Alison Rufffin

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

• And Cancer Too: Treating Cancer Alongside Other Conditions
• Compass: Clinical Practice Guidelines
• New Study Measures the Effects of Mood and Hereditary Tendencies to Smoke on Tobacco Cessation
• House Call: How to Talk with Your Doctor
• Controlling Infections in Patients with Neutropenia Remains a Challenge