Study: Systolic Blood Pressure and Risk of Valvular Heart Disease

Systolic Blood Pressure and Risk of Valvular Heart Disease: A Mendelian Randomization Study – JAMA Cardiology (free link for a limited period)

“Lifetime exposure to elevated systolic BP appears to be associated with an increased risk of major valvular heart disease.”

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— JAMA Cardiology (@JAMACardio) July 10, 2019