💬 "Our body does a great job dealing with the abnormal till you can't handle it anymore. You're able to deal with it until you can't. And once you can't, guess what happens? You have a stroke. You have a heart attack. You go into kidney failure. You end up on dialysis. That's the problem—and that is why we call it the silent killer."
⚡ In this episode, I talk about the silent threat of high blood pressure—why nearly half of adults have it, why so many aren't even aware of it, and why it's the number one cause of cardiovascular death in the US. I share real patient stories, bust common myths, and explain why feeling fine doesn't mean you're safe. So if you have not had your blood pressure checked in a while, tune in to learn why you should be putting your arm in one of those blood pressure cuff machines ASAP.
🎧 Stay tuned to find out:
- Why high blood pressure is called the silent killer
- The real risks high blood pressure poses to your heart, brain, kidneys, and more
- Common misconceptions that keep people from getting treated
- How lifestyle factors like salt intake, smoking, and stress impact blood pressure
- How to monitor your blood pressure effectively and take control
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