New risk calculator could change the aspirin, statins, and blood pressure medications some people take

(By Elizabeth Cooney for STAT)

More than 11 million people may need to reconsider taking medications to avoid heart attack and stroke, according to new research that says current guidelines overestimate risk for some people, but underestimate risk for others, especially African-Americans. Continue reading article here…

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