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People who could benefit from blood pressure medication may be missing out on treatment
The study, led by Professor Kazem Rahimi and his team at the University of Oxford, found a 10% reduction in the risk of heart disease and stroke in the next four years for every 5mmHg decrease in systolic blood pressure (the top, higher…
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Research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich suggests that individuals whose heart disease risk is only slightly elevated could still benefit from blood‑pressure‑lowering medication. The study indicates that treatment may be warranted even when risk levels are modest.
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