A lot of people don't have a primary care physician, so after the screening, they can just get lost in the shuffle. And that can be of concern when you have something like high blood pressure that needs to be aggressively treated. To encourage ongoing care, assessments at the Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Center become part of your electronic medical record. Staff can use the information as a baseline measure for tracking your heart health during annual physical exams or to monitor treatment success. You shouldn't let fear stop you from getting an assessment, says Dr. Lakier.
Care can be very effective today.
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