About this episode
- 00:00 Introduction and Current Interests
- 01:55 Understanding Hypertension
- 11:59 Blood Pressure Measurement Techniques
- 19:58 Treatment Goals and Guidelines for Hypertension
- 30:02 Managing Resistant Hypertension and New Treatments
- 36:00 Exploring GLP-1 Agonists and Blood Pressure Benefits
- 39:06 Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitors: A New Hope
- 42:00 Innovative Approaches: Small Interfering RNAs in Hypertension
- 47:06 Renal Denervation: A Controversial Procedure
- 55:01 Understanding Resistant Hypertension and Testing Protocols
Credits
- Writer and Producer: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
- Show Notes: Ben Furman and Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
- Cover Art and Infographic: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD and Meryl Gorth RD, MPH
- Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Reviewer: Sai Achi MD, MBA, FACP
- Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Jordana Cohen MD, MSCE
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