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Why are black patients treated different for hypertension

In this episode of Beyond Clinical Walls, Dr. Curry-Winchell M.D., aka Dr. BCW, discusses some of the disparities black patients face when dealing with hypertension. From special markers that unfairly impact black patients to limited medication options based off race.

For more on the referenced study please visit:

https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2022/01/422151/race-based-prescribing-black-people-high-blood-pressure-shows-no-benefit