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You’ve heard that hypertension (high blood pressure) is a silent killer. And it’s true. It’s what often leads to stroke that can be disabling or deadly. But there’s no pain, maybe no warning except if you get your blood pressure checked regularly. That gives you a chance to take steps to lower it if it’s high. Find out about this very serious health concern and prevent disability or death. It is not something to be ignored and our experts want to help.

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Minimally Invasive Approaches to Relieving Pain Caused by Peripheral Artery Disease
Could pain in your legs, especially while walking, be a sign of a narrowed or blocked artery? This condition referred to as claudication or peripheral artery disease can be cumbersome...
by Patient Power | 11/08/2010
Acute Stroke and Stroke Prevention
In this podcast, Dr. Bernstein will describe Northwestern Memorial’s comprehensive stroke center and ways of diagnosing, treating and preventing stroke. He also will explain why it is important to be...
by Patient Power | 09/14/2010
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by Patient Power | 05/14/2010
Heart Disease & Stroke: The Connection
What is the connection between heart disease and stroke? What are the symptoms that are similar? What are the risk factors that are similar? In this program, sponsored by UW...
by Patient Power | 02/15/2010