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Ask the doctor: Pacemakers and MRI scans
Q. I have a pacemaker and was told to never have an MRI scan. Is there any way around that?
A. In the past, people with pacemakers were told never to have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), but in certain cases it may be safe.
Treating mild high blood pressure reduces heart problems
A recent study in Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that people with mild high blood pressure and no symptoms of heart disease can still benefit from taking blood pressure medication.
When your blood pressure tips above 140/90 mm Hg, most doctors suggest medication—in addition to healthy diet and exercise. The higher your blood pressure, the greater the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death. What experts disagree on is how low you should shoot for once your blood pressure is clearly above the 140/90 threshold.
Recent Articles
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
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Medicare versus Medicaid: Key differences
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Gatorade. Liquid IV. Do you need extra electrolytes?
Sexual violence can cast a long shadow on health
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Can a quick snooze help with energy and focus? The science behind power naps
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