Systolic vs. Diastolic Blood Pressure

Introduction We thought this would be a quick, nice overview on the two numbers that make up your blood pressure. We get a ton of questions about this. What do they mean? Which is more important? Why does it matter? Blood pressure, (we always have to refer to it as the “silent killer”), is a … Read more

Statins: An Overview of CV Benefits

Introduction: Sadly, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is still a leading cause of death of both men and women in the U.S. Dr. DeVane and Dr. Lacey are in a relentless pursuit of effective preventive strategies and statin medications have emerged as formidable weapons in the battle against our dreaded enemy- atherosclerosis. I sit next to Dr. Lacey in … Read more