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Dr. William Davis

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posted 01/08/2009, comment (1)

Thiazide Diuretics: A First-line Mistake?

Thiazide diuretics, like hydrochlorothiazide and chlorthalidone, are extremely popular medications, often regarded as first-line agents in treatment of blood pressure. When someone is first diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension), they are often first placed on a thiazide diuretic. Alternatively, thiazide diuretics are frequently added... Read more Chevron

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HeartHawk

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posted 10/17/2008, comments (0)

Distilling Clarity from Confusion: Blood Pressure, Heart Disease and Diabetes

In a recent sharepost I discussed lowering blood pressure (BP) and mentioned the new guideline from the National Health, Lung, and Blood Institute of lowering BP to under 120/80 mmHg. As of late, the most recent advice has simply been, "Lower is better!" Epidemiological studies seem to support this idea noting that those who start with lower... Read more Chevron

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thornyrose

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posted 04/25/2007, comment (1)

Took the power chair out one last time

Took the power chair out one las time and won't do it again. This was saturday, not so busy, but I crossed a street to come home and the chair slowed down and nearly stopped. I wouldn't mind so much, its done that before, but what really scared me was the little red car that was heading right for me. It didn't slow down, it... Read more Chevron

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