Luke J. Laffin, MD
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Affecting nearly 48% of adults, hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the most significant stroke risk factor. Recent guidelines from...
How Garlic Benefits Your Health
If the unmistakable aroma of garlic makes your mouth water, you are in good company. For centuries, garlic has been a beloved staple of many...
Signs of a Heart Attack
Not all heart attacks occur out of the blue. Some lucky individuals get an advance warning when symptoms or signs of heart attack occur up...
Hydrochlorothiazide: Uses, Side Effects, and How it Works
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...
