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"textContent": "Allowing patients to measure and record their blood pressure at home has been linked to a drop in the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack and stroke, shows a study recently published in the European Heart Journal–Digital Health. Patients who were able to self-monitor their blood pressure, with the data shared directly with doctors, had a significantly lower risk of hospitalization and death than those who received standard care.",
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