When it comes to managing hypertension and reducing adverse cardiovascular events, what is the ideal blood pressure figure clinicians should target? OPTICS pharmacist Henry So joins Chris for some back and forth around this question. They look at the evolution (and proliferation) of blood pressure guidelines, examine controversies around certain studies, share some of their own personal experiences with hypertension, and ultimately whether they think a lower number is necessarily better.

Before that, Chris shares some quick drug approval and guideline updates, and afterwards, we end things with a look at back at how the death of a US President 80 years ago sounded the alarm on the dangers of untreated hypertension.

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Music Heard in Today's Episode:

The Retro Synth by Art Haiz

Medical Logo (5 Versions) by SoulProdMusic

Medical by PaulYudin

Ambient Relax Background by PaulYudin

Fun & Quirky Upbeat Retro by yourtunes