S2 E31: Hypertension & Matters Of The Heart

2023-03-08

We're doing things a little different on this episode of On Call with Dr. Randy. Dr. Rodrick Stewart, Family Medicine Physician, goes "on call" with Dr. Randy Hines II to discuss all things heart-related. Originally recorded as an event hosted by the Stone Mountain Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in honor of American Heart Awareness month in February, this interactive episode features an in-depth discussion on everything about Hypertension including what it is, risk factors, common symptoms, treatment options and more. *This episode has been sponsored by Stone Mountain Chapter of Kappa Alpha ...

We're doing things a little different on this episode of On Call with Dr. Randy. Dr. Rodrick Stewart, Family Medicine Physician, goes "on call" with Dr. Randy Hines II to discuss all things heart-related. Originally recorded as an event hosted by the Stone Mountain Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in honor of American Heart Awareness month in February, this interactive episode features an in-depth discussion on everything about Hypertension including what it is, risk factors, common symptoms, treatment options and more.

*This episode has been sponsored by Stone Mountain Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. smnupes.org.

Here's what to expect from the episode:

3:55 - Defining Hypertension

8:20 - Diabetics

14:40 - Risks for Hypertension

18:30 - Common symptoms

28:25 - Associated problems

43:45 - Sleep Apnea

50:50 - Treatment options

57:15 - Medications

Tweetable Quotes:

“No two patients are the same.” - Dr. Rodrick Stewart

“Blood pressure is not cookie cutter." - Dr. Randy Hines II

"Wherever salt goes, water follows. " - Dr. Rodrick Stewart

"When your blood pressure is too high, your heart has to work too hard. - Dr. Rodrick Stewart

"Any organ you can think of can have an issue with blood pressure." - Dr. Rodrick Stewart

About Dr. Rodrick Stewart

Rodrick Stewart, DO is a Family Medicine physician with interests in sexual dysfunction and Osteopathic manipulation. He graduated with a BS in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State University, and both a MBS in Biomedical Sciences and a DO from the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his training in family medicine at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA.

He is kept in check by his wife, and better half; and promised a comfortable retirement by his daughters. He enjoys a good glass of scotch (outside of work only), and the prevention management of chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia and type 2 diabetes.

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