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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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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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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.