Luke J. Laffin, MD
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Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, or “water pill,” a drug that helps the body eliminate excess water and sodium in the form of urine. An older...
Systolic vs. Diastolic: Understanding Blood Pressure
Whenever you have your blood pressure measured at your doctor’s office, the reading you receive includes two numbers, reflecting your systolic and diastolic pressures. But...
