EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 11 MIN
#3 Why you need to screen for high blood pressure
from The Prevention Playbook · host Dr. Goldis Mitra, MD
High blood pressure affects more than 1 in 4 adults and is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide — yet many people who have it don't even know it. This episode kicks off a 3-part mini-series on hypertension by breaking down exactly what high blood pressure is, why it silently damages your heart and blood vessels over time, and what's actually driving it — from salt and alcohol, to genetics and certain medications. You'll also learn who should be screening and when, including why some people in their 20s and 30s shouldn't wait. If you want to understand one of the most important ways you can improve long-term health and reduce your cardiovascular risk, this is where to start.
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High blood pressure affects more than 1 in 4 adults and is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide — yet many people who have it don't even know it. This episode kicks off a 3-part mini-series on hypertension by breaking down exactly what high blood pressure is, why it silently damages your heart and blood vessels over time, and what's actually driving it — from salt and alcohol, to genetics and certain medications. You'll also learn who should be screening and when, including why some people in their 20s and 30s shouldn't wait. If you want to understand one of the most important ways you can improve long-term health and reduce your cardiovascular risk, this is where to start.
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