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How remote blood pressure data helps fight strokes and the effects of racism

How remote blood pressure data helps fight strokes and the effects of racism

Update: 2024-12-16
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To detect warning signs of heart problems in high-risk patients, some hospitals and health centers use remote blood pressure monitoring. Patients take their readings at home on devices that send their data to medical providers. And MassHealth is now picking up some of these treatment costs.

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How remote blood pressure data helps fight strokes and the effects of racism

How remote blood pressure data helps fight strokes and the effects of racism

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