After analyzing 147 studies on hypertension medication, researchers for the British Medical Journal are making a bold claim: Doctors should stop measuring blood pressure. According to their online report, everyone over 55 (even those without hypertension) should take blood pressure drugs like ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers. Patients could then periodically check their own blood pressure at home and report back to their doctor if they experienced any drug side effects. If you think that’s crazy, find out why the same researchers are also toying with the idea of a “superpill” for preventing heart attacks and strokes. Read more - <a href="http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Hypertension/14320">http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Hypertension/14320</a>

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