The Silent Killer: Understanding Hypertension & The Measles Outbreak – What You Need to Know (Ep. 32)

In this episode of The Med Edit Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell tackle two major health concerns making headlines: Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) and the Measles Outbreak. Part 1: Hypertension – The Silent Killer High blood pressure often goes unnoticed until it leads to serious health issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. We discuss: What causes hypertension and why it’s called the “silent killer” The latest guidelines for diagnosis and treatment How lifestyle changes and medications can help manage high blood pressure The dangers of untreated hypertension and who’s most at risk Part 2: The Measles Outbreak – Why It’s Back Once nearly eradicated, measles is making a comeback. We break down: Why measles cases are rising again The symptoms and dangers of this highly contagious disease The role of vaccination in preventing outbreaks What you need to know to protect yourself and your community Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell: The Med Edit Podcast Instagram: @TheMedEditPodcast Facebook: The Med Edit Podcast LinkedIn: The Med Edit Podcast LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell Youtube: The MedEdit Podcast TikTok: The MedEdit Podcast Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Continuing Medical Education Credit In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. References from today’s episode: https://www.healio.com/news/pediatrics/20250218/texas-measles-outbreak-nears-60-cases-most-in-unvaccinated-children#:~:text=Gaines%20County%20has%20one%20of,from%20the%20state%20health%20department. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00001185.htm#:~:text=Subacute%20sclerosing%20panencephalitis%20(SSPE)%20is,Walker%20Boulevard%2C%20Augusta%20GA%2030912. https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/measles-exposures-central-south-central-texas https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7345a4.htm https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1602295#:~:text=On%20the%20basis%20of%20criteria,days%5D%20after%20the%20onset%20of https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410 https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension