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Leg Cramps or Weakness? It May Be Peripheral Arterial Disease

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|Date: May 04, 2021
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Leg Cramps or Weakness? It May Be Peripheral Arterial Disease

Content derived from DocTalk with Don Harris, MD and Omar Dorzi, MD from Valley Medical Center's Vascular ...

Content derived from DocTalk with Don Harris, MD and Omar Dorzi, MD from Valley Medical Center's Vascular Surgery Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb6fI7qTvmg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WX ...

May 04, 2021
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Valley Clinic Network Receives Multiple Awards

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|Date: October 31, 2019
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Valley Clinic Network Receives Multiple Awards

Congratulations to Valley's Clinic Network on these recent awards/recognitions: Clinic Network - Target: ...

Congratulations to Valley's Clinic Network on these recent awards/recognitions: Clinic Network - Target: BP American Heart Association & American Medical Association Gold Level RecognitionDr. Kim ...

October 31, 2019
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Aching, Numb or Heavy Legs when Walking? Blocked or Narrowed Arteries May be to Blame

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|Date: August 06, 2019
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Aching, Numb or Heavy Legs when Walking? Blocked or Narrowed Arteries May be to Blame

If your legs ache, are painful, numb or just feel heavy when you’re walking or climbing stairs, it’s like ...

If your legs ache, are painful, numb or just feel heavy when you’re walking or climbing stairs, it’s likely not just a sign of normal aging, it may be peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. During physi ...

August 06, 2019
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Do Statins Change the Risk or Progression of Dementia?

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|Date: January 30, 2019
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Do Statins Change the Risk or Progression of Dementia?

If you have high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, your healthcare provider may prescribe statin ...

If you have high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, your healthcare provider may prescribe statin medicine in addition to lifestyle changes to control your LDL cholesterol level. Statin drugs ...

January 30, 2019
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6 Tips for Helping Your Kids Maintain Healthy Cholesterol

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|Date: April 25, 2017
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6 Tips for Helping Your Kids Maintain Healthy Cholesterol

Most people don't worry about high cholesterol until they become adults, but the truth is that cholestero ...

Most people don't worry about high cholesterol until they become adults, but the truth is that cholesterol can be a problem in childhood. Encourage your child to eat at least five (or more!) daily ser ...

April 25, 2017
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New, Promising Cholesterol Medications, Especially for Those Not Tolerating Statins

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|Date: April 03, 2017
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New, Promising Cholesterol Medications, Especially for Those Not Tolerating Statins

Here’s some good news for those people who cannot tolerate statins or those who need more than statins to ...

Here’s some good news for those people who cannot tolerate statins or those who need more than statins to reduce cholesterol enough to be safe. New types of cholesterol lowering medications, known as ...

April 03, 2017
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Paying Attention to Cholesterol’s Connection to Stroke

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|Date: December 20, 2016
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Paying Attention to Cholesterol’s Connection to Stroke

Most of us have heard about high cholesterol being a problem for our blood vessels. By causing damage to ...

Most of us have heard about high cholesterol being a problem for our blood vessels. By causing damage to the inside of arteries where plaque may form, uncontrolled cholesterol will increase the risk o ...

December 20, 2016
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15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

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|Date: June 16, 2016
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15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

It’s never too late to start an exercise program and with spring in full swing, it’s a great time get in ...

It’s never too late to start an exercise program and with spring in full swing, it’s a great time get in the habit of making regular physical activity an essential part of your day. Even if you aren’t ...

June 16, 2016
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Get Screened

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|Date: March 17, 2015
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Get Screened

Why do we need routine health exams if we don’t have symptoms? We are fortunate to have preventive tests ...

Why do we need routine health exams if we don’t have symptoms? We are fortunate to have preventive tests that check for the most common causes of disability and death— heart attack, stroke, type 2 dia ...

March 17, 2015
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What Do You Know About Preventing Heart Disease?

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|Date: February 03, 2014
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What Do You Know About Preventing Heart Disease?

You can take steps to reduce your risk for heart disease. Find out more about preventing heart dis ...

You can take steps to reduce your risk for heart disease. Find out more about preventing heart disease by taking this quiz. 1. Which of these is a cause of heart disease? A. Stroke B. Arthritis ...

February 03, 2014
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Leg Cramps or Weakness? It May Be Peripheral Arterial Disease

Leg Cramps or Weakness? It May Be Peripheral Arterial Disease

Valley Clinic Network Receives Multiple Awards

Valley Clinic Network Receives Multiple Awards

Aching, Numb or Heavy Legs when Walking? Blocked or Narrowed Arteries May be to Blame

Aching, Numb or Heavy Legs when Walking? Blocked or Narrowed Arteries May be to Blame

Do Statins Change the Risk or Progression of Dementia?

Do Statins Change the Risk or Progression of Dementia?

6 Tips for Helping Your Kids Maintain Healthy Cholesterol

6 Tips for Helping Your Kids Maintain Healthy Cholesterol

New, Promising Cholesterol Medications, Especially for Those Not Tolerating Statins

New, Promising Cholesterol Medications, Especially for Those Not Tolerating Statins

Paying Attention to Cholesterol’s Connection to Stroke

Paying Attention to Cholesterol’s Connection to Stroke

15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

Get Screened

Get Screened

What Do You Know About Preventing Heart Disease?

What Do You Know About Preventing Heart Disease?