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Blood Pressure 101: What Do Those Numbers Mean?

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|Date: February 13, 2023
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Blood Pressure 101: What Do Those Numbers Mean?

What is blood pressure?Blood pressure is the measured force of the blood pushing against the artery walls ...

What is blood pressure?Blood pressure is the measured force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood away from your heart, into the arteries and into yo ...

February 13, 2023
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9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

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|Date: January 17, 2023
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9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s why preventive health care is so important. Preve ...

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s why preventive health care is so important. Preventive screenings can help find health problems early, when treatment and lifestyle changes work ...

January 17, 2023
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DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

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|Date: September 19, 2022
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DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

Content derived from DocTalk with Shawn Myers, MD – Kent Primary Care Clinic 0:15 | What is a c ...

Content derived from DocTalk with Shawn Myers, MD – Kent Primary Care Clinic 0:15 | What is a chronic condition?A chronic condition is any health condition that lasts longer than three month ...

September 19, 2022
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Top Tips for Finding & Managing High Blood Pressure from Valley Doc, Minh Dao, DO

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|Date: July 07, 2022
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Top Tips for Finding & Managing High Blood Pressure from Valley Doc, Minh Dao, DO

Minh Dao, DO, is a family medicine physician and her passion for family medicine stems from the ability t ...

Minh Dao, DO, is a family medicine physician and her passion for family medicine stems from the ability to see and treat patients from all ages, including helping them manage chronic conditions like h ...

July 07, 2022
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Preventing Stroke—Lifestyle Advice from Stroke Medical Director, Michael Previti, MD

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|Date: October 28, 2021
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Preventing Stroke—Lifestyle Advice from Stroke Medical Director, Michael Previti, MD

Content derived from "Understand the Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention of Stroke" A virtual town hall with ...

Content derived from "Understand the Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention of Stroke" A virtual town hall with neurologist, Dr. Michael Previti on September 24, 2021. https://youtu.be/jwYMDk6YnY0 What is a ...

October 28, 2021
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Stroke Risks During COVID-19—Get the Lowdown from Neurologist Michael Previti, MD

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|Date: August 07, 2020
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Stroke Risks During COVID-19—Get the Lowdown from Neurologist Michael Previti, MD

Stroke is SERIOUS! Learn about the risks involved with stroke and how to manage your health to prevent st ...

Stroke is SERIOUS! Learn about the risks involved with stroke and how to manage your health to prevent stroke in this Doc Talk with Dr. Mike Previti, Medical Director of the Stroke Program at Valley M ...

August 07, 2020
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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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The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure

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|Date: May 04, 2014
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The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is called "the silent killer" for a good reason: You can have it and not even ...

High blood pressure is called "the silent killer" for a good reason: You can have it and not even know it. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 78 million (1 in 3) U.S. adults h ...

May 04, 2014
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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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Take Charge of Your Heart Health

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|Date: July 12, 2013
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Take Charge of Your Heart Health

Recently we were shocked to learn that actor James Gandolfini, well-known for his role in the HBO ...

Recently we were shocked to learn that actor James Gandolfini, well-known for his role in the HBO series, The Sopranos, had passed away at the young age of 51. His untimely death of a massive h ...

July 12, 2013
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Blood Pressure 101: What Do Those Numbers Mean?

Blood Pressure 101: What Do Those Numbers Mean?

9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

Top Tips for Finding & Managing High Blood Pressure from Valley Doc, Minh Dao, DO

Top Tips for Finding & Managing High Blood Pressure from Valley Doc, Minh Dao, DO

Preventing Stroke—Lifestyle Advice from Stroke Medical Director, Michael Previti, MD

Preventing Stroke—Lifestyle Advice from Stroke Medical Director, Michael Previti, MD

Stroke Risks During COVID-19—Get the Lowdown from Neurologist Michael Previti, MD

Stroke Risks During COVID-19—Get the Lowdown from Neurologist Michael Previti, MD

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

The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure

The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure

What Do You Know About Preventing Heart Disease?

What Do You Know About Preventing Heart Disease?

Take Charge of Your Heart Health

Take Charge of Your Heart Health