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Recognizing & Managing Hypertension: A Guide to Blood Pressure Health
Posted on Mar 05, 2025
Odds are you’ve probably had your blood pressure checked before. A typical part of most routine medical visits, blood pressure measurements can offer providers valuable insight into your physical health along with other vitals like temperature and pulse. But how closely do you monitor your blood pressure beyond ordinary checkups, physicals, and visits? Often referred to as a silent killer, high blood pressure is a widespread condition affecting millions of Americans — whether they know it or not — and can lead to more serious complications in the future.
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Expert, Compassionate Healthcare from Nurse Practitioners
Posted on Feb 28, 2025
Often, patients schedule appointments expecting to see an MD or DO — in fact, the idea of seeing a doctor has become synonymous with seeing a provider. However, in many cases, patients may be seen by a different type of healthcare provider who can provide many of the same skilled medical services as licensed doctors. Nurse practitioners put years of medical experience and education to work in a clinical setting, treating common illnesses and injuries with the same effectiveness as a doctor and with many long-term benefits for patients.