High Blood Pressure - What You Should Know

Explore the critical topic of high blood pressure in this comprehensive 45-minute lecture by UCLA nephrologist Dr. Anjay Rastogi. Gain a thorough understanding of blood pressure basics, various types of hypertension, and the importance of proper measurement techniques. Learn about the silent nature of hypertension and its potential consequences. Discover effective management strategies, including lifestyle modifications and medication options. Examine key clinical trials, such as the SPRINT trial, and their implications for blood pressure targets. Understand the Joint National Committee guidelines and how they apply to individual cases. Conclude with a summary of essential takeaways and participate in a Q&A session to address specific concerns about this prevalent health condition.

Introduction
What is blood pressure
Why do you care
Types of hypertension
Secondary hypertension
Primary hypertension
Hypertension is silent
How is blood pressure measured
The 24 blood pressure monitor
Systolic vs diastolic blood pressure
Lifestyle modification
Medications
Trials
Dose Response Curve
Joint National Committee
What should be my blood pressure
The Sprint trial
Sprint trial recap
Who was excluded
Primary and secondary outcomes
Summary
Questions