There has been a recent to push to include patients in their care (what a novel concept!) and part of that is keeping patients informed of their current numbers. These can include blood pressure, A1c (diabetes), blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and BMI. Most offices now print out a discharge plan for the patient upon the conclusion of their appointment. The information on this paper has some of the information you want; blood pressure, weight and BMI, and possibly lab results. These are useful pages! Keep them! File or scan them and keep a record!
Using your age, smoking status, cholesterol, and blood pressure, we are able to calculate your risk of a heart attack! Depending on your risk level, we will make recommendations regarding diet, exercise, medication management, aspirin therapy, etc. Basically, things you already know you should be doing.
Use this tool to print and take to your next appointment! You will impress your PCP and be well on your way to improving your health!
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