Virtual Lifestyle Medicine Group Visits for High Blood Pressure

A Scalable, Lifestyle Medicine Intervention for Hypertension Using Virtual Group Shared Medical Appointments

The purpose of this study is to learn whether virtual Lifestyle medicine shared medical appointments (LMSMAs) can help people better manage their blood pressure and improve their overall health.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Current diagnosis of hypertension (ICD codes I10.0-I14.0 billed within the last 5 years Essential HTN, Essential HTN, Primary HTN)
• Currently receives care at a UTPhysicians; Last seen by a PCP at Victory location within the last 1 year.
• Able to participate in a virtual format
• Willingness to participate and engage in home blood pressure monitoring

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unstable cardiovascular disease (recent Myocardial Infarction (MI), unstable angina, decompensated HF)
• Advanced Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (eGFR < 30) without nephrology co-management
• Active cancer treatment
• Severe cognitive impairment (unable to engage)
• Uncontrolled psychiatric illness (e.g., active psychosis)
• Resistant hypertension (requiring> 3 medications at maximum doses)
• Unable to participate in English class format
• Unstable internet or lack of smartphone