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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Heart Health Edition: Lowering Blood Pressure
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guest: Sandra J. Taler, M.D.
Hypertension is an extremely common health problem, affecting at least half of all adults in the United States. Since it’s typically asymptomatic, a significant number of individuals are unaware that they have the condition. In those who are aware of the diagnosis, the majority have blood pressures that are not adequately controlled. Once we’ve established that a patient has hypertension and needs treatment, how should we start? What are effective lifestyle changes? When is pharmacologic therapy indicated and what are the reco...