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High Blood Pressure Explained: Causes, Dangers, and How to Lower High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure Explained: Causes, Dangers, and How to Lower High Blood Pressure

Update: 2025-07-06
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In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon, covers a topic that affects 50% of the US population: high blood pressure (hypertension). He covers the basics of blood pressure, the levels of hypertension, the causes, and ways to treat high blood pressure. At the end of the podcast, you will have a basic understanding of hypertension and its associated dangers.


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Timestamps:

00:00:00 High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer

00:01:01 What is Blood Pressure?

00:04:50 Sponsor: Function Health

00:06:11 Levels of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension Levels)

00:07:59 The Dangers of High Blood Pressure

00:10:37 Why Blood Pressure Causes Heart Attack, Heart Disease, & Stroke

00:12:18 The Causes of High Blood Pressure

00:15:23 Sponsor: IM8

00:16:26 How to Treat High Blood Pressure with Lifestyle

00:22:07 Understanding High Blood Pressure Medications


** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **


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High Blood Pressure Explained: Causes, Dangers, and How to Lower High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure Explained: Causes, Dangers, and How to Lower High Blood Pressure

Jeremy London, MD