Episode #6: Dr. Phillip Levy on portable population health: how the Detroit mobile health unit program pivoted to address hypertension in a community
We welcome a special invited guest, Dr. Phillip Levy of Wayne State University, to describe how he and his team turned mobile health units into a valuable tool to address hypertension in vulnerable co...
29 Juni 202233min
Episode #5: Shared decision making in cardiovascular patient care to address cardiovascular disease disparities
Join us as we hear from expert Dr. Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran about the disparities in cardiovascular care between white and non-white patients, define social determinants of health and learn about the i...
1 Apr 202226min
Episode #4: An overview of home blood pressure monitoring and a recap of SSaSS (Salt Substitute and Stroke Study)
In our first segment we discuss home blood pressure monitors, including how to chose them and how to use them. For our second segment, we review the SSaSS trial which evaluated the impact of using a ...
4 Jan 202238min
Episode #3: A recap of the ALLHAT trial and an overview of thiazide diuretics
During our literature review segment, another one of our stellar primary care track residents reviews the findings of the ALLHAT trial. Then, we are joined by our clinical pharmacist who gives an ove...
1 Nov 202132min
Episode #2: Postpartum hypertension and a recap of the SPRINT trial
For our clinical case, we discuss the clinical course and treatment options for postpartum hypertension as well as the long term cardiovascular risk implications for women who have this. During our li...
10 Sep 202122min
Episode #1: Raynaud’s phenomenon and BP Effects of Sodium Reduction
For our clinical case, we discuss the impact that antihypertensive medications can have on Raynaud’s phenomenon. We then explore the impact of sodium reduction on blood pressure control and cardiovasc...
27 Juli 202118min
