Podcast HackHigh Blood PressureBy Inside Health, Dr. Mark Porter, Dr. Margaret McCartney, Bryan Williams
In a Nutshell
In this January 2019 episode of the Inside Health podcast, host Dr. Mark Porter is joined by Dr. Margaret McCartney and Professor of Medicine Bryan Williams to discuss the causes and treatments of high blood pressure.
Favorite Quote
In 2040, high blood pressure will remain the most important preventable cause of death. Stroke, heart disease, heart failure, and kidney failure – the main organ systems that are battered by the high blood pressure – that's what causes the premature death.
Bryan Williams
Introduction
High blood pressure affects around 12 million adults in the UK, and half of them remain undiagnosed and unaware that they have a problem.
Even though it is the leading risk factor in heart attacks, high blood pressure is easily missed, which is why it is sometimes called the 'silent killer.'
The Inside Health podcast, produced by the BBC, aims to give clarity to common medical misconceptions.
On this January 2019 episode, host Dr. Mark Porters interviews general physician Dr. Margaret McCartney and Professor of Medicine Bryan Williams about why high blood pressure is so underdiagnosed and how to prevent it.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.High blood pressure is a confusing and elusive disease that comes with significant risks
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