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Blood pressure is one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic disease, and Peter Attia explains why it belongs at the center of any longevity strategy. In this condensed summary of the full AMA #48 rebroadcast, turned into a quick listen in minutes, you’ll hear how to measure blood pressure correctly, why office readings can mislead, and what the SPRINT trial changed about treatment targets. Peter breaks down systolic and diastolic readings, the impact of home monitoring, and how lifestyle factors like exercise, sleep, weight loss, sodium, and potassium can lower hypertension risk. He also covers when medications such as thiazides, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and calcium channel blockers make sense, along with the organ damage tied to high blood pressure, including the heart, brain, and kidneys. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.