{"podcast":{"title":"Heavy Lies the Helmet","slug":"heavy-lies-the-helmet-595981","podcast_index_feed_id":595981,"rss_url":"https://heavyliesthehelmet.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://heavyliesthehelmet.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/2/9/5/72954c42ff5c1cf5/logo_indicator_nohelmet_v2.jpg","author":"Mike Boone, Dan Rauh, & Dr. Amanda Humphries","episode_count":100,"summary":"The Heavy Lies the Helmet® Podcast is by critical care professionals, for critical care professionals. Hosted by Mike Boone, Dan Rauh, and Dr. Amanda Humphries, we dive deep into the realities of emergency and critical care medicine. Our conversations are raw, honest, and practical — cutting through the noise to focus on real-world challenges, clinical decision-making, and the human side of high-acuity care. Whether we're unpacking complex patient scenarios, discussing the nuances of teamwork and leadership, or highlighting the mental and emotional weight of the job, our podcast offers a space where providers can learn, connect, and feel understood. No fluff. No corporate agendas. Just real talk for real clinicians.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-11T08:17:22.146506+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heavy-lies-the-helmet-595981"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 123 - To Treat or Not to Treat: Hypertension","slug":"episode-123-to-treat-or-not-to-treat-hypertension","published_at":"2024-10-21T14:35:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heavy-lies-the-helmet-595981/episode-123-to-treat-or-not-to-treat-hypertension","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heavy-lies-the-helmet-595981","url":"https://heavyliesthehelmet.com/123","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heavyliesthehelmet/123_mixdown_v3.mp3?dest-id=633141","summary":"It can be difficult to determine whether you should treat undifferentiated hypertension or not. Many clinicians are distracted the number rather than focusing on the patient in front of them. Asymptomatic hypertension, in particular, is often benign. In fact, treating asymptomatic hypertension in a patient who a primary medical history of hypertension can harm them. In this podcast, we discuss these adverse effects related to blood pressure physiology, acute versus chronic hypertension, and how you can determine whether anti-hypertensives or other forms of therapy are indicated. Get CE hours for our podcast episodes HERE ! -------------------------------------------- Twitter @ heavyhelmet Facebook @ heavyliesthehelmet Instagram @ heavyliesthehelmet Website heavyliesthehelmet.com Email contact@heavyliesthehelmet.com Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed on the Heavy Lies the Helmet podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of their employers and their employees. Heavy Lies the Helmet, LLC is not responsible for the accuracy of any information available for listening on this platform. The primary purpose of this series is to educate and inform, but it is not a substitute for your local laws, medical direction, or sound judgment. -------------------------------------------- Crystals VIP by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com","meta_description":"It can be difficult to determine whether you should treat undifferentiated hypertension or not. Many clinicians are distracted the number rather than focu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3603,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/heavy-lies-the-helmet-595981/episodes/episode-123-to-treat-or-not-to-treat-hypertension/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heavy-lies-the-helmet-595981/episode-123-to-treat-or-not-to-treat-hypertension.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}