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Spironolactone, a blood pressure medication, may help reduce risk of new heart failure

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Synthetic platelets stanch bleeding, promote healing in animal models

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ADHD stimulants may increase risk of heart damage in young adults

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Nasal spray version of common diuretic has potential to help treat heart failure

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new nasal spray form of the medication bumetanide may reduce the tissue swelling caused by heart failure as effectively as the sta

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Study finds weight loss surgery most effective for long-term blood pressure control

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