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#527: How to Prevent & Treat Hypertension – Dr. Mohammed Alo, DO

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1. Optimal medication combinations for blood pressure control include thiazide diuretics, lisinopril, ARBs, and beta blockers like carvatalol.
2. Response to blood pressure medications can vary from person to person, highlighting the importance of individualized treatment plans.
3. Clinicians can predict blood pressure response to specific medications based on their experience and adjust treatments for non-responders.
4. Combining low-dose medications can maximize efficacy while minimizing side effects in blood pressure management.
5. Dietary interventions, particularly reducing salt intake and consuming potassium-rich foods, play a crucial role in blood pressure control.
6. Evaluating claims and advice in the context of the totality of evidence is essential to avoid falling for misinformation, especially regarding salt intake and heart health.

Highlights created by George Pagan III

Optimal Medication Combinations for Blood Pressure Control

35:02 • 1min

Response Variability to Blood Pressure Medications

38:34 • 1min

Predicting Blood Pressure Response to Medication

39:11 • 2min

Maximizing Efficacy with Lower Doses

41:59 • 1min

Importance of Sodium and Mixed Messaging in Health Advice

43:01 • 2min

Totality of evidence over individual studies

45:58 • 1min

Salt and Potassium Balance for Blood Pressure

48:05 • 1min

Lowering Lipids to Prevent Heart Disease

52:20 • 1min