Washington DC, Oct. 25 -- Missing blood pressure medication could mean losing much of its protection against heart attacks and strokes, according to an analysis of more than 91,000 people. Patients who consistently took their medication experienced an 11% reduction in major cardiovascular events, while those who missed too many doses saw little or no measurable benefit.

According to findings presented at ESC Congress 2026, missing doses of blood pressure medication could significantly reduce its ability to protect against heart attacks, strokes, and other serious cardiovascular problems, as per the ScienceDaily website.

An estimated 1.4 billion adults worldwide between the ages of 30 and 79 have high blood pressure (hypertension), a maj...