New Blood Pressure Guidelines Reduce Surgery Cancellations While Maintaining Safety
Updated UK guidelines raise blood pressure thresholds for elective surgery, potentially reducing unnecessary cancellations.
Cardiovascular health, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and cardiac research
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Updated UK guidelines raise blood pressure thresholds for elective surgery, potentially reducing unnecessary cancellations.
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