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A blood pressure monitor isn't just two numbers. It's a device that—if you know how to use it—can detect two of the most dangerous risk factors for stroke: hypertension and atrial fibrillation. In this episode, I explain: — why hypertension accounts for half of strokes and remains asymptomatic for years — how home blood pressure monitoring differs from office blood pressure monitoring and why it's more accurate — what atrial fibrillation is, how it leads to a stroke, and why you might not feel it — how a blood pressure monitor can detect a heart rate irregularity suggesting arrhythmia — what to do if your monitor indicates an irregularity Epidemiological data, clinical trial results, current recommendations—no more talking. Join us! Prepared by: Dr. Witold Mazur, MD, cardiac surgeon 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Stroke - what causes it? 01:53 - Hypertension as a "silent killer" 02:54 - Measuring blood pressure at home is better 04:07 - Important information that is overlooked 05:15 - Why atrial fibrillation causes stroke 06:27 - Is every arrhythmia atrial fibrillation? 07:11 - Hypertension + arrhythmia = increased risk 07:57 - How to measure blood pressure? ⚠️ IMPORTANT: The information in the video is for educational purposes and does not replace consultation with a doctor. 📞 In case of emergency: Always call 999 or go to the emergency room. 📞 You can find the clinic's contact information at www.kardiomazur.pl. 🔔 Subscribe to the channel:    / @drwitoldmazur   If the video helped you, leave a thumbs up 👍 and subscribe! Your support motivates me to create more health-related content. Helpful Links 📋 Useful Resources: National Health Fund Patient Portal: wyniki.gov.pl Polish Cardiac Society: ptkardio.pl 1. Wolf PA, Abbott RD, Kannel WB. Atrial fibrillation as an independent risk factor for stroke: the Framingham Study. Stroke. 1991;22(8):983–988. 2. Lin HJ, Wolf PA, Kelly-Hayes M et al. Stroke severity in atrial fibrillation: the Framingham Study. Stroke. 1996;27(10):1760–1764. 3. Hahne K, Mönnig G, Samol A. Atrial fibrillation and silent stroke: links, risks, and challenges. Vasc Health Risk Manager. 2016;12:65–74. 4. Janik M, Raad G, Nijmeh G et al. Diagnostic accuracy for detecting atrial fibrillation using a novel machine learning algorithm in a blood pressure monitor. Heart Rhythm. 2024;21(10):2023–2027. 5. Kario K et al. Prediction of atrial fibrillation using a home blood pressure monitor with a high-resolution system. OpenHeart. 2022;9(2):e002006. 6. Stergiou GS et al. Blood pressure measurement in atrial fibrillation. J Hypertens. 2019;37:2430–2441. 7. Wiesel J et al. Detection of atrial fibrillation using a home blood pressure monitor. J Clin Hypertens. 2021. 8. Mancia G et al. 2023 ESH Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension. J Hypertens. 2023;41(12):1874–2071. 9. Lawes CM et al. Blood pressure and stroke: an overview of published reviews. Stroke. 2004;35(4):1024–1033. Do you have any questions? Leave them in the comments – I'll try to answer them all! Good health 🫀💪🏻 #stroke #hypertension #atrial fibrillation #cardiology #health #blood pressure monitor #prevention #heart