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Study Could Extend Life Of Hypertension Patients

Many hypertension patients experienced a better life expectancy when they lowered their systolic blood pressure by 20 points more than what’s currently recommended, according to a National Institutes of Health study.

By Eleanor DearmanSept. 28, 2015, 11:00 p.m. CentralUpdated Sept. 28, 2015, 11:00 p.m. Central

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Study Could Extend Life Of Hypertension Patients

by Eleanor Dearman, The Texas Tribune
September 28, 2015

<h1>Study Could Extend Life Of Hypertension Patients</h1>
<p class="byline">by Eleanor Dearman, The Texas Tribune <br />September 28, 2015</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.35">Many hypertension patients<a href="http://healthcare.dmagazine.com/2015/09/17/ut-southwestern-had-a-hand-in-landmark-study-that-may-rewrite-care-for-hypertension/"> experienced a better life expectancy</a><span><a href="http://healthcare.dmagazine.com/2015/09/17/ut-southwestern-had-a-hand-in-landmark-study-that-may-rewrite-care-for-hypertension/">&nbsp;</a>when they lowered their systolic blood pressure by 20 points more than what&rsquo;s currently recommended, according to a&nbsp;<span>National Institutes of Health study. This could impact future treatment for hypertension patients.</span></span></span><span style="line-height: 1.35">&nbsp;(D Healthcare)</span><span style="line-height: 1.35;color: #000000"><a href="http://healthcare.dmagazine.com/2015/09/17/ut-southwestern-had-a-hand-in-landmark-study-that-may-rewrite-care-for-hypertension/" target="_blank"><br /></a></span></p>
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Study Could Extend Life Of Hypertension Patients

Eleanor Dearman, The Texas Tribune
September 28, 2015

Many hypertension patients experienced a better life expectancy when they lowered their systolic blood pressure by 20 points more than what’s currently recommended, according to a National Institutes of Health study. This could impact future treatment for hypertension patients. (D Healthcare)

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