Changes in thinking about blood pressure

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Changes in thinking about blood pressure

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Published on Jun 28, 2020, 6:35:00 AM
Total time: 00:03:41

Episode Description

For some elderly taking several blood pressure medications can be risky.  Do they need to take multiple medicines?  Doctor have been hesitant to stop blood pressure medications because they fear they might harm their patients.  The OPTIMISE trial results provides some reassurance. 

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