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Improved Home Blood Pressure Control by CT-guided Ozone-mediated Renal Denervation for Patients with Resistant Hypertension

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[Improving blood pressure control with physician/pharmacist collaboration].

¹Division of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA. barry-carter@uiowa.edu

Vnitrni Lekarstvi

|May 20, 2009

Summary

A physician-pharmacist collaborative model significantly improved blood pressure control in patients with diabetes. This team-based care approach, utilizing ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, achieved 82% control in diabetics versus 24% in usual care.

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Published on: June 6, 2025

Area of Science:

Cardiology
Endocrinology
Pharmacology

Context:

Poor blood pressure control is a global issue, particularly in diabetic populations.
Interdisciplinary team-based care models have shown promise in managing chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes.

Purpose:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a physician-pharmacist collaborative model in improving blood pressure control in patients with diabetes.
To assess the impact of team-based care using ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.

Summary:

A randomized, cluster trial involving clinical pharmacists in physician offices demonstrated superior blood pressure control.
The intervention group, with pharmacists recommending therapy changes, achieved 89% blood pressure control compared to 53% in the control group.
In diabetic patients, the intervention group reached 82% blood pressure control versus 24% in the control group, attributed to more intensive medication use.

Impact:

This physician-pharmacist collaborative model significantly enhances blood pressure management in diabetic patients.
The study highlights the success of team-based care and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in achieving high control rates.
Demonstrates a scalable and effective strategy for improving cardiovascular health outcomes in diabetes care.