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Everyone over 40 should have heart disease risk assessments, says expert

Everyone over 40 should have heart disease risk assessments, says expert
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A leading geriatrician in Ireland is calling for mandatory cardiovascular risk assessments for everyone over the age of 40. The expert argues that early detection of high blood pressure could prevent up to 75% of strokes.

Prevention can reduce the risk of some illnesses associated with older age. File picture

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