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 KillerHigh 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 riskPart 2: The Measles Outbreak – Why It's BackOnce 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 communityConnect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell: The Med Edit PodcastInstagram: @TheMedEditPodcastFacebook: The Med Edit PodcastLinkedIn: The Med Edit PodcastLinkedIn: Dr. Jessica GrayLinkedIn: Dr. Cari SorrellYoutube: The MedEdit PodcastTikTok: The MedEdit Podcast ⚕️Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Continuing Medical Education CreditIn 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-texashttps://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7345a4.htmhttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1602295#:~:text=On%20the%20basis%20of%20criteria,days%5D%20after%20the%20onset%20ofhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension