Maintaining Normal BP Over Long Term is the Key to Heart Health, Study Finds (VIDEO)

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Upon finding that the cumulative blood pressure and not that measured at a point of time is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, scientists recommend that healthcare professionals consider a patient's historical blood pressure values in addition to the current value.

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<em>Chinese Medical Journal</em>

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