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Katherine Curtis

posted 09/24/2007, comments (0)

Learn More About Peripheral Artery Disease

I wanted to bring to your attention a recent news story about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). The article discusses a survey that shows very few Americans are aware of PAD and the potentially serious side effects that can occur in sufferers, such as stroke, heart attack and amputation. With PAD, a patient has insufficient blood... Read more Chevron

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Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH

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posted 08/13/2007, comments (0)

Blood Pressure Should Be Lower than Before

New blood pressure guidelines were published in May of 2007 by the American Heart Association (AHA). After reviewing recent studies the doctors at the AHA determined that many patients who previously thought they had well controlled blood pressure need to lower it even further. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is defined as a blood... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/01/2007, comment (1)

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I recently found out that I have high blood pressure. My family has had a history only in late ages 78+. I am concerned about the side effects of blood pressure medications. Does anyone have a similar experience?

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dhananjay

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posted 07/02/2007, comments (0)

can anybody help me

Hi ,I am from India, male 36 ,name is dhananjayfrom last two years I am having a problem of high blood pressure.At the begining there is seviour headeache.Now headache is not therebut high bp is still there.and it is fluctuating.range is from 70/120 to 100/150.I have gone thru all the tests like , brain scan,2d echo test for... Read more Chevron

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