Doctors are describing a major recent study as a potential game changer in the way millions of Americans with high blood pressure are treated. The study found that aggressively lowering blood pressure could significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths.

Guests:

Dr. Udayan Bhatt, study investigator and nephrologist, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Dr. Jackson Wright Jr., study investigator and blood pressure expert, Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Case Medical Center

Bernadette Melnyk, dean of the Ohio State School of Nursing and Chief Wellness Officer at Ohio State

John Henry, health official, Columbus Public Health

Dr. Carlos Malvestutto, infectious disease specialist, Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center