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bitcoms | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Looks like very sound advice. 

Any further tips on specific areas?

(I’m currently looking into hypertension management)
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vlada | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 I'll just say that the definition for hypertension gets updated to lower and lower values every ~15 years or so. Used to be that a systolic BP of over 140 was considered hypertensive and an indication to treat, but now...

The AHA, which is probably the most corrupt health organization in America, has decided that a BP over 130 is hypertensive and should be treated. As a rule, it is probably best to ignore what the AHA has to say, since it is more of a marketing arm of pharmaceutical companies than a real medical organization. I would treat all the medical doctors working for them as prostitutes.

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bitcoms | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Many thanks Vlada. 

UK soon to follow I’d wager, with >130 already rebranded ‘pre high’.