Heavy Lies the Helmet Episode 123 - To Treat or Not to Treat: Hypertension
Oct 21, 2024
Mike Boone, an expert in critical care, shares his insights on managing hypertension, especially in complex hospital settings. He discusses the often-overlooked issue of asymptomatic hypertension and the risks of unnecessarily treating it. The conversation shifts to the importance of personalized treatment rather than strict numeric targets, drawing parallels with blood glucose management. Boone also touches on challenges in emergency medicine, emphasizing the prioritization of underlying causes and the need for nuanced decision-making regarding patient care.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 3min
Navigating Hypertension Management in Hospital Settings
03:02 • 15min
The EKG Overload
18:21 • 3min
Navigating Hypertension in Emergencies
21:44 • 9min
Navigating Analgesia in Emergency Medicine
30:58 • 3min
Navigating Hypertension in Critical Care
34:24 • 22min
Navigating Hypertension Management: Timing and Precision in Treatment
56:50 • 3min