Know Your Number: Hypertension

This episode emphasizes why everyone should know their blood pressure number and offers practical prevention strategies to avoid hypertension-related complications. Dr. Ahmad B. Hadid, interventional cardiologist at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall, discusses regular blood pressure checks, reducing salt and processed foods, staying active, and recognizing warning symptoms like severe headache or blurred vision. Topics include hypertension prevention, home blood pressure monitoring, risk factors, and when to seek care. Take control of your heart health—visit montefioreslc.org.