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Enlist a Pharmacist to Help Manage High Blood Pressure
« on: June 20, 2018, 03:03:35 pm »
Enlist a Pharmacist to Help Manage High Blood Pressure
 

WEDNESDAY, June 20, 2018 -- High blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke, yet has no symptoms of its own. That's why having your blood pressure checked regularly is a must, as is controlling it if it's high.

But identifying the right high blood pressure drugs can be a challenge. According to research from the University of Iowa, having a pharmacist on your medical care team could help.

https://www.drugs.com/news/enlist-pharmacist-help-manage-blood-pressure-75110.html

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Re: Enlist a Pharmacist to Help Manage High Blood Pressure
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2018, 06:50:44 pm »
Hmmm, I have an Internist and a Cardiologist on my team, I think I'll just leave the pharmacist to fill their prescriptions.

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Re: Enlist a Pharmacist to Help Manage High Blood Pressure
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2018, 06:54:35 pm »
Dentists are getting into blood pressure monitoring also.

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« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2018, 08:25:06 pm »
Dentists are getting into blood pressure monitoring also.
I once walked out on an Optometrist trying to hold me in the office over my blood pressure, never went back.

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« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2018, 08:30:56 pm »
Everyone has high blood pressure with the thought of going to the dentist,