The Doctor measured her BP at 120/60. “Perfect pressure,†he said to his patient. Like a proud artist showing off his painting, the doctor boasted that the three medications he prescribed for high BP were working well. So why did this 84 year-old lady die just a few weeks later? Surely high blood pressure is […]
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How Low Can Blood Pressure Go?
May 31st, 2011 | by joelcohen