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Episode #177: Blood Pressure Part I

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Understanding High Blood Pressure and its Relationship to Heart Disease Risk

This chapter explores the historical understanding of high blood pressure and its association with heart disease risk. It discusses the role of the VA hospital system in conducting studies on blood pressure lowering medicines and the significant findings that treating high blood pressure can reduce associated risks. The chapter also delves into the normal cardiovascular response during exercise, the adaptive changes in the vascular system and cardiac adaptations, and potential issues with blood pressure during exercise.

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