Hypertension is the most prevalent treatable chronic condition in the United States.
It affects approximately 50 million Americans, and is a major risk factor for stroke, ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure and chronic renal failure. PPS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. PPS takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of these CME activities. Supported in part by an unrestricted educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.