Low Blood Pressure Risky for Heart Patients?

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Low Blood Pressure Risky for Heart Patients?

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In patients with known cardiovascular disease, very low blood pressure may actually boost their risk of stroke and heart attack, according to a new -- and controversial -- report.

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Low Blood Pressure, Stroke, Thrombotic Event, Disease and Condition

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