Hypertension

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Introduction

This unit provides you with information on how a specific mind-body therapy, meditation, may be used for treatment and/or prevention of hypertension. In this unit you will be presented with a case study of a patient to illuminate salient issues to consider when recommending this modality for patient care.

This module is also for U-M Department of Family Medicine Residents on the MSS rotation.

Specifically, the purpose of this unit is to introduce you to:

Different forms of meditation
Use of this treatment modality as primary or adjunctive
Safety and efficacy issues
Treatment costs
Community accessibility to learn these practices

After this unit, you will know how to:

Describe different techniques of meditation
Explain to patients how meditation may be helpful for prevention or treatment of hypertension
Access resources to assist patients to learn and practice meditation

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Use of the UMHS web site does not replace medical consultation with a qualified health or medical professional to meet the health and medical needs of you or others.

While the content of the UMHS web site is frequently updated, medical information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies or typographical errors.

Note: This module was originally developed by U-M Department of Family Medicine faculty member, Rita K. Benn, Ph.D., in 2009. It is maintained by faculty member, Carissa Orizondo, M.D. Last updated: March 2017.

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