Two organizations sound the alarm on BP control.
New research shows that damage to arteries begins at an earlier stage than previously thought, and data show that health care providers are doing a dismal job of getting a handle on this problem. Some experts believe part of the problem is that while practitioners may understand what the optimal BP targets are, many don't know how to get there. Find out what systems and strategies can make a difference in this critical area.
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