New recommendations for treating patients with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease

Three professional organizations have issued a joint statement on treating high blood pressure in people who have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease, stroke or other forms of heart disease. The statement reinforces the goal of reducing blood pressure to under 140/90 in order to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Patients should know their blood pressure, make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, and work with a physician to safely lower their blood pressure.



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