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Nancy A. Istenes, DO

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Strategies to Promote Successful Aging: Part 2, The Physician's Role

May 01, 2005

A 65-year-old woman with well-controlled hypertension comes in for a routine checkup. During the past 10 years, she has gained 25 lb and lost 1.5 inches in height.