Improved Prevention and Treatment of High Blood Pressure - Part 2
Offered By: Imperial College London via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
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Explore groundbreaking research on hypertension treatments in this 17-minute video featuring Professor Otavio Berwanger from Imperial College London. Delve into the critical issue of high blood pressure, its associated risks, and the findings of key trials such as the Sprint, Optimal Diabetes, and Optimal Stroke trials. Learn about barriers to effective treatment and innovative approaches, including improved titration methods and single pill combinations. Gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in hypertension management and their potential impact on global health outcomes.
Syllabus
Intro
The most important problem
Risk of elevated blood pressure
Sprint trial
Results
Diabetes
Optimal Diabetes Trial
Optimal Stroke Trial
Barriers
More efficient
Improved titration
Single pill combination
Conclusion
Taught by
Imperial College London
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