Wednesday 16 April 2014

High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Levels Noted Among Patients Managed by a Pharmacist

A 2.5% improvement in blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) was noted among stroke patients who were managed by a pharmacist, a new study found. Patients who have a stroke or "mini stroke" (transient ischemic attack) are at high risk of adverse cardiovascular events. Management of high blood pressure and cholesterol after a stroke is important because it can substantially reduce the risk of a negative event; however, many patients receive suboptimal care. ...

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