Understanding the Mechanisms Behind Resistant Hypertension

Host: Steve Jackson, PharmD Guest: Jan Basile, MD Guest: Michael J. Bloch, MD, FAHA, FASH, FNLA When blood pressure remains uncontrolled despite treatment, adding more medications may not address the underlying cause. In this expert-led discussion, Drs. Jan Basile and Michael Bloch join Dr. Steve Jackson to examine often-overlooked drivers of hypertension, including aldosterone excess, volume overload, medication adherence, and blood pressure measurement challenges. Learn how a deeper understanding of these drivers can help us distinguish resistant hypertension from pseudo-resistance and individualize treatment decisions for our patients. Dr. Basile is a Professor in the Division of Cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Dr. Bloch is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine and the Medical Director of Vascular Medicine and Anticoagulation Services at the Renown Institute for Heart and Vascular Health in Reno. This episode is sponsored by Mineralys Therapeutics Inc. Medical Affairs.