The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast REBOOT #321 Hypertension FAQ: Common Outpatient Cases with Dr. Jordy Cohen
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Winter Hiking Frostbite Experience
- Dr. Jordy Cohen shared a personal story about turning back on a winter hike due to early frostbite symptoms.
- This experience taught her the importance of trusting gut feelings in health and safety.
How to Confirm Hypertension Diagnosis
- Confirm hypertension diagnosis with high quality blood pressure measurements over at least two office visits spaced months apart.
- Use validated automated office or home monitoring devices instead of relying on casual office or dentist measurements.
Counseling Patients on Home BP Checks
- Instruct patients to take at least three days of home readings with two measurements in the morning before meds and two in the evening before meds.
- Ensure patients rest seated for five minutes before readings and use validated upper-arm cuffs.