E90 - What is hypertension?

Laura Beaton speaks with Emma Mason, lecturer in sexual and reproductive health, about the latest changes in contraceptive products in Australia. They outline key practice points for selecting appropriate contraception and managing adverse effects, as well as some useful resource ... Show More

Jo Cheah chats to dermatologist Jonathan Chan about the latest therapies for psoriasis. Jonathan outlines the different treatments for mild to moderate and moderate to severe psoriasis, and when to refer patients to a non-GP specialist. They discuss the benefits and risks associa ... Show More

Dhineli Perera talks to pharmacists Amy Legg and Tony Lai about their paper on the safe and effective use of vancomycin. They discuss the evolution of vancomycin therapeutic drug monitoring, including trough concentrations, and demystify AUC monitoring. They cover current recomme ... Show More

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, discuss the relationship between sodium intake and blood pressure. They address the common arguments against reducing sodium intake, the impact seen in the research, the mechanisms with how it may influence blood pressure and more.    (0 ... Show More

High blood pressure is not a disease! Learn how to lower blood pressure with dietary changes and increased intake of specific nutrients that act as natural blood pressure remedies in the body. Address the root cause of hypertension rather than just treating the symptoms. 0:00 Int ... Show More

How does a cardiologist treat heart failure? Diastolic and systolic heart failure. Which medications to start, what to choose next and what do the guidelines say about heart failure meds. ARNI - Entresto ACE Inhibitors ARBS Aldosterone Antagonists - Spironolactone and Eplerenone ... Show More

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, Beekeepers, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. Blood pressure is one of the key markers of metabolic health, yet high blood pressure is very common—and the numbers are growing. Moreover, 93 percent of Americans are metabolically ... Show More

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: How does an automated blood pressure cuff work? Automated blood pressure cuffs work differently than taking a manual blood pressure. While taking a manual blood pressure, one typically listens for Korotkoff sounds (turbulent flow) ... Show More

Normal blood pressure keeps us alive. It’s the force that moves blood throughout our circulatory system, ensuring that oxygen and nutrients reach our organs and tissues and that waste products are eliminated. When we hear the word hypertension—high blood pressure—we know this des ... Show More

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: Many patients present to the ED with elevated BP Many are referred from outpatient surgery centers or present after an elevated measurement at home Persistent questions on the best way to treat these patients The AHA published a s ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2939:Jill Seladi-Schulman breaks down how dehydration doesn't just leave you parched, it can dangerously impact your blood p ... Show More

What is the relationship between blood pressure and visual field progression? Can systemic arterial blood pressure be used to assess the risk of glaucomatous progression? Dr. Emily Schehlein finds out from Dr. David S. Greenfield, author of Ophthalmology’s “Relationship between B ... Show More

Doctors Lisa and Sara talk to Dr Aseem Mishra to discuss changes in the guidelines for Hypertension. The discussion includes advice on how to get the most accurate diagnosis and measurements for blood pressures, the importance of counselling patients well, and advice on medicatio ... Show More