Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

You Can Tell You Have High Blood Pressure From How You Feel The reality is that high blood pressure (hypertension) is largely a “silent” condition. All heart attacks require urgent medical care to try to prevent complications. But with so much misinformation circulating, it can be difficult to tell what’s real and what isn’t.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Image From: Evidence Based Physical Diagnosis by Dr. Steven McGee An easy way to remember LR’s is to remember the numbers 2/5/10 , and 15/30/45 An LR of 2 increases the probability by 15% An LR of 5 increases the probability by 30% An LR of 10 increases the probability by 45%. To do that, we need to rely on LRs. x 10 9 cells/L, Hgb 9.7

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Vascular Physician

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Atherosclerosis is potentiated by hypertension, smoking, lower physical activity, obesity, a diet high in saturated fats, and high glucose or lipid levels. Imaging studies may also be ordered and help your physician determine the likelihood of successful surgery and possible complications. What are the treatment options?

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GeriPal

MAY 11, 2023

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PEMBlog

JUNE 2, 2025

All kids with hypertensive emergency need ICU-level care. Before your blood pressure rises as well, know that this PEMBlog article is here to provide an overview of the recognition and management of hypertensive emergencies. These neurological manifestations suggest hypertensive encephalopathy, a form of end-organ damage.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical. Preventive care is most effective when it’s consistent and proactive.

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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Regular physical exams at Edge Family Medicine are essential for maintaining your health and well-being. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition or simply maintaining wellness, regular physical exams are a key component of long-term health. Why Schedule Regular Physical Exams? This ensures your care stays on track.

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

There are a lot of old myths out there about managing urinary tract symptoms and UTI’s in older adults. For example, we once thought that the lower urinary tract was sterile, but we now know it has its own microbiome, which may even provide protection against infections. But before we get into this topic, does someone have a song request?

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GeriPal

JUNE 13, 2024

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