Blood pressure is the force that moves blood through our circulatory system. Dr. Robert Baron explains what the two numbers mean in a reading and when it's too high. He also talks about strategies for lowering your blood pressure safely. Recorded on 10/30/2018. [1/2019] [Show ID: 34158]

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3:16 Goals for Tonight
18:42 Accurate Office BP Measurement
23:06 Accurate Home BP Measurement
31:30 Summary BP Measurement 2018
35:20 Lifestyle Modifications for BP Control
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49:31 Key Points of JNC 8
53:04 Evidence-based Medications
57:24 SPRINT: Results
59:26 NNT and NNH from SPRINT
1:16:41 Q & A