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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
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Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.