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Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.