In recognition of American Heart Month, this webinar will address common questions about high #bloodpressure, a leading risk factor for #heartattack, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and #stroke.
Join NYU Langone cardiologist Arthur Z. Schwartzbard, MD as he discusses the types and causes of #hypertension and share strategies to minimize your risk. Cardiologist and moderator, Dennis A. Goodman, MD, will lead the live audience Q&A.
Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Coming Events
05:17 Managing High Blood Pressure For a Healthier You
06:10 What is blood pressure, and why is it important for heart health?
07:23 What is essential hypertension?
08:54 How to get your blood pressure checked
10:06 White Coat and Masked Hypertension
10:59 What do current blood pressure guidelines recommend?
13:13 Best Proven Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension
14:23 Recommendation for Choice of Initial Medications
17:09 Which medications are most effective for blood pressure management?
18:56 How can I prevent complications from uncontrolled high blood pressure?
23:29 Recommended BP Goal for Patients with hypertension
24:24 How can lifestyle changes or non-medication alternatives help
29:15 What are the best practices for monitoring blood pressure at home?
33:32 Hypertension and age
34:19 Secondary Causes of Hypertension
36:01 Closing Summary
37:00 Audience Q&A
59:00 Stay Connected with the Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
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