In our first segment we discuss home blood pressure monitors, including how to chose them and how to use them. For our second segment, we review the SSaSS trial which evaluated the  impact of using a salt substitute instead of salt among patients with prior stroke.

During our literature review segment, another one of our stellar primary care track residents reviews the findings of the ALLHAT trial.  Then, we are joined by our clinical pharmacist who gives an overview of the major thiazide diuretics we use for hypertension treatment (chlorthalidone, indapamide and hydrochlorothiazide).

For our clinical case, we discuss the clinical course and treatment options for postpartum hypertension as well as the long term cardiovascular risk implications for women who have this. During our literature review segment, one of our stellar primary care track residents takes us through important aspects of the landmark 2015 SPRINT trial.

For our clinical case, we discuss the impact that antihypertensive medications can have on Raynaud’s phenomenon. We then explore the impact of sodium reduction on blood pressure control and cardiovascular outcomes by reviewing a meta-analysis of 85 clinical trials.