The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Smartphone apps now include a variety of self-management tools for weight loss, physical activity, and chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Food and Drug Administration recently moved to regulate health apps that act as medical devices (e.g.,

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled. Aim for at least 2.5

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled. Aim for at least 2.5

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2022

Uncontrolled, elevated blood pressure is known as Hypertension. Longstanding hypertension affects your heart and can cause other health problems. The Cardiology/AHA 2017 defines hypertension as systolic of 130 mmHg and higher or diastolic of 80 mmHg and higher. What are some signs and symptoms of Hypertension?

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

Getting the facts straight on some common blood pressure management myths can help you take control of your heart health. 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. Let’s take a look at some of these common myths.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 5, 2025

The mind-body connection has surprising implications for blood pressure management. The Stress Response and Blood Pressure Management Stressful situations send your body into fight-or-flight mode, flooding your system with hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Even light physical activity has cardiovascular benefits.

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Vascular Physician

MARCH 25, 2022

Treatment Options Conservative management includes lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation, weight loss, and regular physical exercise. Medications to use include controlling dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes along with antiplatelet therapy. The neurologic symptoms may worsen with exercise of the upper extremity.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Hydration is surprisingly important in blood pressure management. How Dehydration Influences Blood Pressure Readings Your level of hydration directly impacts the accuracy of your blood pressure management screening. Without knowing you recently lost fluids, your provider may think those higher results mean you have hypertension.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Hydration is surprisingly important in blood pressure management. How Dehydration Influences Blood Pressure Readings Your level of hydration directly impacts the accuracy of your blood pressure management screening. Without knowing you recently lost fluids, your provider may think those higher results mean you have hypertension.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. Early detection offers a significant advantage in managing and treating these conditions effectively.

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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. At the Vascular Institute of the Rockies, our friendly team can help you manage your PAD symptoms and create a treatment plan to protect your circulatory health and live your best life.

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

· On physical exam, findings that would indicate PAD include wounds located on the tips of the toes or foot, wounds covered by black eschar or gangrenous changes, shiny atrophic skin, lack of pedal hair or weak or absent pedal pulses. · · Diabetic management is important in preventing the progression of disease.

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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. In most cases, RAS does not exhibit any noticeable signs or symptoms. If left untreated, RAS can potentially worsen over time.

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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. There are several options for treatment, and these management choices may help slow the progression of symptoms. What are the treatment options?

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East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

Early detection not only facilitates effective management but also significantly reduces the risk of vision loss. Medical conditions: Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease can increase the risk of glaucoma. Family history: If you have a close relative with glaucoma, you may have an increased risk.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

DECEMBER 16, 2020

These factors may have impacted their diet, physical activity, and medications, thus impacting their creatinine levels and the inputs that we use for GFR. However, the diagnostic approach used to determine changes in clinical management of renal disease (i.e. This reminds us that using race as a catch-all can shroud other factors (ex.

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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

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Effective Follow-Ups – Great for medication adjustments, test results, and chronic disease management. When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. When to Visit in Person Annual physical exams & vaccinations. Safety – Reduces exposure to contagious illnesses.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or dealing with an urgent health issue, primary care is the foundation of good health. It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension. A family pediatrician.

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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. Then we chat with Scott Bauer, internist and researcher at UCSF, about how to assess and manage lower urinary tract symptoms in men. The redness and on their physical exam they’ve got new redness on their leg.

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Vascular Physician

MARCH 29, 2022

On physical examination, the affected region may be swollen and erythematous though non-tender. Risk factors associated with PAA include: - smoking - male sex - hypertension - increased age - high cholesterol Potential Complications: As noted above, complications of PAA can be severe.

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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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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care.

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GeriPal

JUNE 13, 2024

Alex 00:20 Today we’re delighted and honored to welcome Eduardo Bruera, who is one of the biggest symptom management gurus, if not the biggest symptom management guru in palliative medicine. If the patient has a spectacular response to HIV management or the cancer treatment, then the main factors are removed.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 17, 2024

People’s goals are often much more than, you know, perfect management or heart failure, even living as long as possible. Has the usual collection of chronic diseases, paroxysmal afib, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, adult diabetes, a little anemia, a little edema, a little mild cognitive impairment. Was it sodium hf?

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Kate and Ashwin talked about their research on the prevalence of lifetime trauma and its association with physical and psychosocial health among adults at the end of life. Physical symptoms like pain, dyspnea, fatigue, psychological symptoms, depression, loneliness, and then some of the social experiences as well, like social isolation.

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GeriPal

APRIL 3, 2025

Ken 12:14 I’ll remind you, Nancy, that this is an honor for companies that manage to make lots of money despite having a product that’s worthless or doesn’t. I believe the age range was over 80 hospitalized patients and showed that relatively light level physical activity, often with weights, improved hospital outcomes.

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