Managing High Blood Pressure as a Physician and a Patient

Burke “Jay” Brooks, M.D. has dedicated more than 40 years to caring for patients.  As an oncologist with Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge, he knows that uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, kidney damage or stroke. 

So when he was diagnosed with high blood pressure himself, he enrolled in Ochsner Digital Medicine as a part of his care. 

He likes that the Digital Medicine program uses blood pressure tracking technology to monitor patients remotely and not just during a single clinic visit. This regular monitoring reveals a pattern, and patterns are what guide better care. 

“It’s reassuring to know that you have highly skilled individuals monitoring you over time,” says Dr. Brooks. 

Watch the video to see Dr. Brooks talk more about this “unique and incredibly valuable service.” 

Ochsner Digital Medicine can help you effectively manage high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or weight. Get started here.