A new study says a pharmacist-led telemonitoring program to manage high blood pressure has cut people's risk for a heart attack or stroke by up to 50%.<br />Just over 5% of program participants had a heart attack or stroke, needed stent placement surgery, or were hospitalized for heart failure.<br />About 10% of people whose treatment was monitored by routine primary care visits experienced these heart problems.<br />According to UPI, nearly half of all adults in the US have hypertension.<br />The researchers said savings from reduced cardiovascular disease events exceeded the telemonitoring program costs by $1,900 per patient.<br />In addition, participants said they liked having support from a trusted professional, rapid feedback and adjustments to their treatment.
