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Making an IMPACT on BP: Why pills alone won't win the war — NephJC

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This is a journal club discussion about high blood pressure and the kidneys. High blood pressure affects over 1.3 billion adults and harms both the kidneys and the heart. The authors note that each 10-point drop in the top blood pressure number cuts major heart events by about 20 percent. Their point is that pills alone are not enough, and this is a discussion piece, not a new study.

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https://www.nephjc.com/news/2026-impact-bp