One in three adults in the United States suffers from hypertension, also known as high blood pressue, However, since the condition has no noticeable symptoms, a lot of people have high blood pressure for several years before they are diagnosed. If left untreated, hypertension can lead to many significant health problems, including stroke, heart attack and heart damage.
UF Division of Nephrology faculty member, Dr. David Weiner, sat down with with WCJB-TV20’s Bob Williams to discuss high blood pressure treatments for the January 24 edition of Your Health Reports. Visit the TV20 website to watch the full interview.