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More people could benefit from antihypertensives, study finds

Many more people could benefit from blood pressure-lowering medication, according to a new study in the Lancet.

29 Apr 2021

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Hypertension treatments could improve Covid survival rates

People with high blood pressure have a better chance of surviving Covid-19 if they are taking hypertension medications, research shows. 

24 Aug 2020

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Body Talk: the cardiovascular system

Part two of Body Talk considers the workings of the cardiovascular system.

17 Oct 2019

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Blood pressure screening and management

This CPD module provides an overview of hypertension, including the causes and risk factors, diagnosis and treatments.

29 Jan 2019

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