WHO estimates that 80 % of cardiovascular deaths occur in low - and middle - income countries; in many of them, hypertension patients can't afford treatment, so prevention is paramount. (science.sciencemag.org)
It notes that there have been dramatic declines in cardiovascular deaths among women due to improved treatment and prevention of heart disease as well as increased public awareness. (sciencedaily.com)
Using one of these new drugs reduced the risk of death by 38 % and the risk of cardiovascular death by 32 %. (idmprogram.com)