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December 08, 2011 16:00 ET | Source: American Heart Association

Blood Pressure Medicines Reduce Stroke Risk in People With Prehypertension

Study Highlights: Blood pressure medicines reduced the risk of stroke by 22 percent in people with prehypertension. More than 50 million Americans have an increased risk of stroke due to...
September 12, 2011 16:00 ET | Source: American Heart Association

Blacks Develop High Blood Pressure One Year Faster Than Whites

American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report Study Highlights: Blacks at risk of having high blood pressure develop the condition one year before whites and have a 35 percent...