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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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Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.
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Less than one of every three adults with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control. Only 48.1% with the condition are being treated for it.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.