The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#474 Resistant Hypertension the Next Frontier

Mar 10, 2025

1:13:27

Episode Description

Treat Hypertension Like No Doctor Has Ever Treated Hypertension Before

Treating hypertension never gets boring. Learn about emerging therapies and how to continue to tackle this common diagnosis like a pro. Dr. Jordy Cohen (@jordybc.bsky.social) leads us through her approach to keeping the BP where it should be (University of Pennsylvania).

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Show Segments

00:00 Introduction and Current Interests
01:55 Understanding Hypertension
11:59 Blood Pressure Measurement Techniques
19:58 Treatment Goals and Guidelines for Hypertension
30:02 Managing Resistant Hypertension and New Treatments
36:00 Exploring GLP-1 Agonists and Blood Pressure Benefits
39:06 Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitors: A New Hope
42:00 Innovative Approaches: Small Interfering RNAs in Hypertension
47:06 Renal Denervation: A Controversial Procedure
55:01 Understanding Resistant Hypertension and Testing Protocols

Credits

Writer and Producer: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
Show Notes: Ben Furman and Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
Cover Art and Infographic: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD and Meryl Gorth RD, MPH
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Sai Achi MD, MBA, FACP
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Jordana Cohen MD, MSCE

Disclosures

Dr. Jordana Cohen and The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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