1. Katie received an unusual high blood pressure reading at a health event
It was surprising because she had just turned 45, ate well, exercised regularly, was not overweight and had no known health issues
Her Health Advocate screener encouraged her to follow up with her doctor, which Katie reluctantly agreed to do
Challenge “
Thank you for finding my issue. Even if you’re healthy, screenings are so important.
Katie made an appointment with her doctor to discuss her blood pressure
Concerned about the results, her doctor:
Performed a series of tests that found nothing out of the ordinary
Decided to check Katie’s carotid artery, where she found a 95% blockage that required surgery
Corrected the issue, resulting in Katie returning to her normal and active routine
Solution ”