After smoking and diet, hypertension is the biggest risk factor in the UK for premature death and disability. One in four people have hypertension in the UK, with around one in three treated to target. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson gives an overview of the management of hypertension, covering its definition, risk factors, lifestyle management, investigations and medical treatments, including those recommended in the latest NICE guidelines.

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