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You're raising my blood pressure!

Nearly one in three Americans suffer from high blood pressure and does not know it due to the lack of symptoms. To help understand the causes and complications of hypertension, Silver Cross Hospital is offering a free program, You’re Raising My Blood Pressure!

 

You’re Raising My Blood Pressure!

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Join Dr. Priya Shastri, family practice physician, to get a better insight into one of the most common and often undetected medical conditions facing us today—hypertension or high blood pressure. This free lecture will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., Pavilion A, New Lenox at 6:30 p.m.  Participants will learn about the various causes, complications and treatments available to help control this condition. Register to attend at www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

 

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“During this program, you will learn a lot of beneficial information and tools when it comes to understanding, caring for, and treating high blood pressure,” said Dr. Priya Shastri, family practice physician, at Silver Cross Hospital.

 

Signs you may suffer from high blood pressure include headaches, fatigue or confusion, vision problems, chest pain, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, blood in the urine, and a pounding in your chest, neck, or ears. Leaving any of these symptoms uncared for could lead to serious diseases including stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, and eye problems.

 

This free lecture will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., Pavilion A, New Lenox at 6:30 p.m.  Participants will learn about the various causes, complications and treatments available to help control this condition. Register to attend at www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

 

“During this program, you will learn a lot of beneficial information and tools when it comes to understanding, caring for, and treating high blood pressure,” said Dr. Priya Shastri, family practice physician, at Silver Cross Hospital.

 

Signs you may suffer from high blood pressure include headaches, fatigue or confusion, vision problems, chest pain, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, blood in the urine, and a pounding in your chest, neck, or ears. Leaving any of these symptoms uncared for could lead to serious diseases including stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, and eye problems.

 

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