Category Archives: Hypertension
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – the Lipoprotein Story
You have heard of “good” cholesterol (HDL) and no doubt heard of “bad” cholesterol. But have you heard of the “ugly” cholesterol (small dense LDL)? Small dense LDL are one particular dangerous type of LDL. Unfortunately their measurement is not … Continue reading
Posted in Cholesterol Management, Cholesterol Management, Cholesterol Management, Functional Medicine, Hypertension, Hypertension, Lifestyle Medicine, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Preventative Care, Specialty Gynecologic Services
Tagged cholesterol, Debra Ravasia MD, Dr. Debra Ravasia, Dr. Ravasia, heart disease, insulin resistance, obesity, overweight, polycystic ovarian syndrome, pre-diabetes, small LDL cholesterol, Spokane, Spokane WA, women's health, Women's Health Connection
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Changes in Blood Pressure in Early 40s Affect Lifetime Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack in Women
“Oh it’s just up because I was in a rush to get here” “Oh it’s just up because I took the stairs” “Oh it’s just up because I’m feeling a little stressed”. It is easy to try to rationalize a … Continue reading
Posted in Hypertension, Hypertension, Lifestyle Medicine, Preventative Care
Tagged annual exam, blood pressure, diet, Dr. Debra Ravasia, Dr. Ravasia, fitness, gynecology, heart attack, high blood pressure, hypertension, Lifestyle Medicine, physical activity, Preventative Care, primary care, sleep, Spokane, stress management, stroke, WA, Washington, Women's Health Connection
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