1 in 3 people with high blood pressure don't even know they have it. |
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| It's often called the silent killer because there are no symptoms. In fact, nearly one-third of people with high blood pressure don't even know they have it. Untreated high blood pressure can lead to heart attack or stroke. | |
| When your blood pressure was last checked, was the second number over 100? If so, or if you're unsure, you may have high blood pressure - a disease that affects 50 million Americans. And the second number, the diastolic blood pressure, is a known indicator of your risk for heart disease. | |
| Right now there is a clinical research study underway at Troy Internal Medicine, P.C. that is evaluating an FDA-approved medication versus placebo for the treatment of high blood pressure. | |
| You may qualify for this study if you: | |
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| Participants will receive a phycial exam plus frequent study-related medical evaluations, at no cost. Compensation for time and travel may be provided. | |
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For more information call:
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Judy Perkins, R.N., B.S.N.
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(248) 267-5000 Ext. 3020
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