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Guarding against stroke
While many heart-attack and stroke risk factors overlap, there are differences. Get the facts on twelve steps to take to ward off overt and silent strokes.
While many heart-attack and stroke risk factors overlap, there are differences. Get the facts on twelve steps to take to ward off overt and silent strokes.
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Beta-Blockers
A class of drugs known as beta-blockers is often prescribed to treat atrial fibrillation if you also have high blood pressure. But did you know that there are lower-cost options and generic alternatives that are as effective and safe to use as more expensive brand-name drugs? Learn more about effective, affordable medicines that give you better value for your healthcare dollar.
A class of drugs known as beta-blockers is often prescribed to treat atrial fibrillation if you also have high blood pressure. But did you know that there are lower-cost options and generic alternatives that are as effective and safe to use as more expensive brand-name drugs? Learn more about effective, affordable medicines that give you better value for your healthcare dollar.
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