During a routine exam, Mary, a 27-year-old woman, expresses concern over her family history of high blood pressure. She shows you print outs of several articles from the internet exploring the possible...
Richard, a 52-year-old man in good health, visits your office for his yearly physical. During the examination, he asks you, “Does the amount of salt I eat really matter? Could it actually affect my blood...
Adam, a 36-year-old overweight man, has been struggling with his weight for many years. He is particularly concerned about his difficulty with giving up salty, crunchy snacks like chips and crackers, which...
Dawn is a 59-year-old woman with a history of elevated blood pressure levels bordering on hypertension. She admits to ocasionally choosing frozen or boxed meals but generally cooks for herself.
John is a 55-year-old man with relatively high central blood pressure. He has been warned that high central blood pressure can be associated with increased risk of stroke and cognitive impairment. He wants...
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