Understanding the Obesity-Hypertension Connection: A Clinician Discussion

Excess weight is known to increase the risk of hypertension (HTN), with previous research showing a 65% to 75% risk of high blood pressure among individuals with obesity, according to Caissa Troutman, MD, member of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) and physician founder of WEIGHT reMDy, a direct care weight wellness practice in Camp Hill, PA. Dr Troutman recently sat down with Patient Care Online to discuss the connection between the 2 conditions. In the video below, she outlines the 3 main drivers of HTN and discusses how obesity impacts each one.