Challenges in Hypertension - 13th Annual
Challenges in Hypertension - 13th Annual
8.0 ACCME Credits, Virtual Conference
September 19, 2025
8:25 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Program Overview

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
This program addresses both common and uncommon challenges in hypertension that medical practitioners face in an ACCME accredited course.

Video Access
Following the program, all registrants will have access to lecture video recordings for ONE month.

Learning Objectives
  • Identify key mechanisms in the development of hypertension, including vascular, renal and neurohormonal pathways.
  • Recognize complications associated with delayed or inadequate treatment of severe hypertension. 
  • Examine the unique considerations for diagnosing and managing hypertension in older adults. 
  • Discuss the clinical implications and limitations of wearable BP monitors in hypertension management. 
  • Develop patient-centered plans incorporating dietary, exercise, and stress-reduction strategies. 
  • Describe the different classes of diuretics and their mechanisms of action
  • Describe emerging therapeutic modalities for hypertension, including siRNAs, aldosterone synthase inhibitors, and catheter-based renal denervation.

Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
 Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.


Physicians


Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurse Practitioners
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. 

Physician Assistants
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification for PAs. Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Agenda
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8:25 AM - 5:00 PM
8:25 AM - 5:00 PM
Course Directors
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Division of Nephrology
Columbia University
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology
Columbia University
Professor of Medicine, Clinical Director, Division of Nephrology
Columbia University

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Registration Fees

Registration Options
Virtual Conference - MD
299.00 USD
Virtual Conference - RN, NP, PA, PhD
150.00 USD
Virtual Conference - CUIMC/NYP - MD, PhD
200.00 USD
Virtual Conference - Fellows, Residents & Students ($25 w/ID)
299.00 USD
Virtual Conference - Retiree
75.00 USD