Diagnose Hypertension IT Physicals 
Vascular Physician
DECEMBER 21, 2022
First, they will perform a physical exam, review your health history, and check your kidney function with blood and urine tests. For this reason, it is important to seek treatment as quickly as possible after experiencing symptoms or being diagnosed with RAS. Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening?
Imperial Center Family Medicine
JUNE 9, 2025
High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications. Aim for at least 2.5
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Imperial Center Family Medicine
JUNE 9, 2025
High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications. Aim for at least 2.5
Vascular Physician
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Many people feel fatigue or pain in their feet or legs with physical activity due to the lack of proper blood flow to their limbs. Maintaining a healthy circulatory system is a critical part of living a long, healthy life. After all, your blood vessels and heart have a direct effect on how the other systems in your body function.
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. But there is no substitute for maintaining heart-healthy behaviors involving physical activity, nutrition, weight management, sleep, and stress control.
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
Vascular Physician
OCTOBER 10, 2022
To diagnose this condition, your physician may perform screening tests, such as an ankle-brachial index test (ABI). Atherosclerosis is potentiated by hypertension, smoking, lower physical activity, obesity, a diet high in saturated fats, and high glucose or lipid levels. An ABI less than 0.9 What are the treatment options?
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