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Few decisions are more important than choosing a doctor. Our list of some of the region's very best can help.(TOP DOCTORS)
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Sarasota Magazine
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June 1, 2008
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Even in our little slice of paradise, we have to watch our health--and we need good doctors to watch it with us. Fortunately, as in so many other things, we've got choices. Many world-class physicians have come here to enjoy the same sunshine, arts and lifestyle we do. They're also drawn by our demographics, which include lots of boomers and seniors with the motivation--and the resources--to stay healthy and vital well into their later years. As a result, our little town enjoys big-time medical services.
Need proof? Representing 31 specialties and many more subspecialties, the 52 physicians on our Top Doctors list are just the tip of the iceberg, the highest echelon in a ...
 "Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)")
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Too much pressure? NEARLY half the UK population don't know what their...
Coventry Evening Telegraph (England);
September 18, 2006 ;
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...Byline: KAREN HAMBRIDGE HAVING your blood pressure checked regularly is vital, according...public health Dr Peter Barker. High blood pressure has no direct symptoms so the first...everyone aged over 40 to have their blood pressure monitored. You don't have to make a...
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LOW, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE HEALS HEART
United Press International;
September 29, 2002 ;
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...00-00-0000 Low, low blood pressure heals heart ORLANDO, Fla., Sep...International via COMTEX) -- Blood pressure experts say new research suggests...need to target lower goals for blood pressure to reverse heart damage caused...
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BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL: HOW TO BE GOOD TO YOUR HEART
Roanoke Times & World News;
February 9, 2007 ;
Mary Lynn Tucker;
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......estimated one in five Americans has high blood pressure (hypertension), yet it is often untreated...havoc on the vascular system. High blood pressure can lead to obstruction of the arteries...kidney failure and other disabilities. Blood pressure readings measure the amount of ...
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High blood pressure.(AgePage)(Disease/Disorder overview)
Pamphlet by: National Institute on Aging;
November 1, 2007 ;
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...You can have high blood pressure, or hypertension, and still feel just fine. That's because high blood pressure does not cause signs of illness that you can see or feel. But, high blood pressure, sometimes called the silent killer, is a major...
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Beyond Sodium: Strategies That Take Aim Against High Blood Pressure.
Environmental Nutrition;
October 1, 2001 ;
Forman, Adrienne;
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...Got high blood pressure? The kneejerk reaction of most...lifestyle habits that affect a person's blood pressure. Nearly 50 million Americans--one...those age 60 and older--have high blood pressure, defined as a consistently elevated...
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High blood pressure and exercise. (Information from Your Family Doctor).
American Family Physician;
August 1, 2002 ;
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...What is blood pressure, and what is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the amount of pressure (force) blood exerts on the walls of your arteries. Arteries are the pipes that carry blood from your heart to all parts of your body. High blood...
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High blood pressure.(Information from Your Family Doctor)
American Family Physician;
October 15, 2004 ;
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...What is high blood pressure? Think of your arteries as tubes...heart to the rest of your body. Blood pressure is the force your blood puts on...force than normal, you have high blood pressure (also called hypertension). How...
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High blood pressure. (Common Health Concerns: Learn more about the medical...
Pamphlet by: National Institute on Aging;
November 1, 2007 ;
787 words
...You can have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, and still feel just fine. That's because high blood pressure does not cause symptoms that you can see or feel. But, high blood pressure, sometimes called the silent killer, is a major...
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Monitoring your blood pressure at home.(Information from Your Family...
American Family Physician;
July 15, 2007 ;
221 words
...Why should I monitor my blood pressure at home? Monitoring your blood pressure at home helps you and your doctor choose how to treat your high blood pressure. Controlling it can help lower the risk of problems with your heart, kidneys, and eyes...
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 "Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)")
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HOW HIGH IS YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE? STAY WELL BY FOLLOWING LATEST...
Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);
September 1, 2003 ;
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......Evan Henerson Staff Writer Elevated blood pressure or hypertension - the abnormally high...But doctors say that those with high blood pressure are at far greater risk for strokes...and kidney disease. The higher your blood pressure, the harder your heart is working and...
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High blood pressure: is your doctor on the case?
The Independent - London;
January 17, 1996 ;
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...Deborah Hart discovered she had high blood pressure, four years ago during a routine check-...he did not tell her how serious high blood pressure can be or offer any advice ab out howto...explained what the consequences of high blood pressure could be. I went back two years ago...
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High blood pressure: is your doctor on the case? Hypertension may cause no...
The Independent - London;
January 17, 1995 ;
787 words
...Deborah Hart discovered she had high blood pressure, four years ago during a routine check-...he did not tell her how serious high blood pressure can be or offer any advice ab out howto...explained what the consequences of high blood pressure could be. I went back two years ago...
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