Reducing systolic blood pressure to levels below currently recommended targets may significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and save lives, according to a new study published in JAMA Cardiology. The study is based on a systematic review and analysis of 42 clinical trials involving 144,220 people. It is partly funded by NHLBI.
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