Lowering blood pressure prevents cardiovascular events in people with kidney disease
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 21:30
in Health & Medicine
Lowering blood pressure is a highly effective and affordable way to prevent cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke among people with chronic kidney disease. One in 10 people globally is affected by kidney disease, with many unaware of the problem, which puts them at increased risk of cardiovascular disease as well as kidney failure.