1. Dr. David Ellison. Kidney disease, Hypertension, Heart failure expert. Biography. 0

2. Hypertension,  heart failure, and kidney function are all connected. 1

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the critical connection between hypertension, heart failure, and kidney function. He highlights the importance of the sodium-potassium ratio in the...

3. Potassium and blood pressure connection. Can dietary potassium be dangerous? 2

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the critical connection between potassium and blood pressure. He clarifies that most people consume too little potassium and can safely...

4. Aldosterone and hypertension. Screen for high aldosterone in hypertension! 3

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains how high aldosterone causes resistant hypertension. He details the importance of screening for hyperaldosteronism.

5. Use of diuretics in hypertension and heart failure. Overview. 4

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the different classes of diuretics and their specific uses in hypertension and heart failure. He details the mechanisms of action...

6. Hypertension and diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and calcium channel blockers. 5

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the modern use of diuretics and other first-line medications for high blood pressure. He details the benefits of ACE inhibitors,...

7. How to select correct diuretic for correct patient with hypertension? 6

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains how to select the correct diuretic for the correct patient. He details specific patient profiles that benefit most from diuretic...

8. Classic or ‘new’ thiazide diuretics for hypertension? How to choose? 7

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains how to choose between classic and newer thiazide diuretics for high blood pressure treatment. He discusses the ongoing debate between...

9. Diuretics in acute heart failure. Challenges in acute heart failure therapy. 8

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the challenges of monitoring diuretic therapy in acute heart failure. He details the use of biomarkers like BNP and the...

10. Hypertension and diuretics. Kidney disease and hypertension. 9

Dr. Anton Titov, MD, clarifies critical physiological changes over time.

11. Side effects of thiazide and loop diuretics. Hypokalemia. Hyponatremia. Allergy. Part 1. 10

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the main side effects of diuretics. He details how to avoid complications like hypokalemia and hyponatremia.

12. Side effects of spironolactone and eplerenone in hypertension Part 2. 11

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the side effects of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists like spironolactone and eplerenone. He details the risks of hyperkalemia, especially in patients...

13. Polypill to prevent heart disease, hypertension, heart failure. Part 1. 12

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the polypill approach for cardiovascular disease prevention. He details how a combination of low-dose medications can dramatically reduce cardiovascular events...

14. Polypill to prevent heart disease, hypertension, heart failure. When to start? Part 2. 13

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the significant benefits and low-risk profile of the polypill. He discusses the barriers to its widespread adoption in Western medicine....

15. Small doses of several drugs decrease side effects and keep the benefits Polypill. Part 3. 14

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the polypill concept. He details how combining low doses of multiple cardiovascular medications can dramatically improve patient outcomes. This approach...

16. Future for diuretics in hypertension and heart failure. 15

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the enduring role of diuretics in treatment. He discusses the future of these medications over the next decade.

17. Salt intake in hypertension and heart failure. Reduce salt? Increase potassium? 16

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the complex role of dietary salt and potassium. He discusses why simply telling patients to reduce salt is often ineffective....

18. You must get treatment for hypertension and atherosclerosis. How to improve your health? 17

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains why patients must take prescribed medications for these silent conditions. He addresses common patient concerns about side effects and polypharmacy....

19. Patient’s story. Heart failure and exercise. 18

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains how patients can improve their health outcomes. He emphasizes the critical importance of asking about physical activity limitations.

20. Clinical case. Examine urine sediment under microscope. Important diagnostic test. 19

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains how microscopic urine analysis guides critical treatment decisions in heart failure. He details a clinical case where a patient's rising...

21. Career lessons: 'Learn about disease well and stick to your guns’. Dialysis - early or not? 20

Dr. David Ellison, MD, explains the critical importance of developing a deep understanding of disease physiology. He shares a powerful career lesson on the value...

22. Urinalysis: nephrologist should examine sediment under the microscope