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Episode 296: Understanding Hypertension 1

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Show Notes

In this episode of Memcast, we dive into hypertension, one of the most common yet often underestimated conditions in clinical practice.

We explore how hypertension is diagnosed, the nuances that are often overlooked, and why accurate measurement matters more than we think. We unpack the real impact on patients, from silent end-organ damage to more symptomatic and pronounced organ failure.

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