The Brief
- If Eric Kinda hadn’t gotten his blood pressure checked, he could’ve had a sudden acute stroke.
- Epidemiologic data shows that younger patients are developing more hypertension, according to Dr. Tywaun Tillman, an Interventional Cardiologist.
- People can make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk.
TAMPA – High blood pressure is more common among older people, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t affect younger patients.
What we know:
A 27-year-old medical assistant in Tampa is sharing his health scare to raise awareness about hypertension and underlying heart diseases.
Eric Kinda wants to become a cardiologist to help people. Little did he know he would be the one who needed help at just 26 years old.…