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Internist module: Blood pressure management after stroke (office + home workflow)
A practical BP workflow for internists managing secondary prevention: validated home BP technique, white coat effect, visit-to-visit titration loop, and documentation template (no drug-specific recommendations).
ClinicianClinicianIntermediate25 minClinical (pro)
Educational only
Educational only — apply individualized targets and medication choices per patient context and guidelines.
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Key takeaways
- Implement a standardized home BP measurement protocol
- Use a titration follow-up loop with clear thresholds and timelines
- Reduce common errors: cuff mismatch, technique problems, missing data
Measurement first
- Validate cuff
- Technique
- Home log
Titration loop
- Review log
- Side effects
- Adjust
- Recheck
Special situations
- Orthostasis
- Falls
- CKD
- Frailty
Practice check
What you’ll practice
These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.
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