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Dr. Larry Weinrauch

Dr. Larry Weinrauch

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Cardiovascular Internist
posted 04/06/2008, comments (0)

My heart is thick, why? Causes of left ventricular hypertrophy

Our hearts are vital pumps. Just like any pump they work best at the pressures for which they are designed. But unlike most mechanical pumps, the heart does adapt to working under pressures for which it was not necessarily designed. It does this by thickening to accomplish work at a higher pressure, just as other muscles in our body thicken when... Read moreChevron
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Deanne Stein

Deanne Stein

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Stroke Survivor
posted 03/10/2008, comment (1)

High blood pressure: The silent killer of women

Every time I see the doctor, my visit always starts with a step onto the scales followed by a check of my blood pressure. I've never paid too much attention to the these mundane tasks. In fact, I'm usually more interested in my weight than my blood pressure. I guess it's because my weight sometimes fluctuates while my blood... Read moreChevron

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