Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.
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During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
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Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.
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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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As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.
Summation of Heart Sounds, Intensified P2, Diminished P2
Superior view of heart valves illustrating position, size, and shape of each valve.
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Heart Failure Left side
Penetrating Trauma to the Heart (Nail) as Seen on Lateral Chest X-Ray