This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Christine Holmstedt about high blood pressure and heart health. Dr. Holmstedt is a Professor of Neurology and Director of Clinical Stroke Services at MUSC.
TRANSCRIPT:
Conner: I’m Bobbi Conner for South Carolina Public Radio with Health Focus here at the radio studio for the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. When left untreated, the damage that high blood pressure does to your circulatory system is a significant contributing factor to heart attack, stroke, and other health threats. Doctor Christine Holmstedt is here to talk about the treatment and management of hypertension to help reduce these risks. Doctor Holmstedt is a Professor of Neurology and she’s Director of Clinical Stroke Services at MUSC. Doctor Holmstedt, tell us about high blood pressure and cardiovascular health…