Tag: Blood Pressure
eGFR Variability Linked to All-Cause Mortality Risk
No association seen for estimated glomerular filtration rate variability and cardiovascular disease events
Postpartum Trajectory Differs by Race After Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
At six weeks postpartum, 68 percent of Black women and 51 percent of White women meet hypertension criteria
Intradialytic Hypotension Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease
Findings based on large, national study of more than 45,000 hemodialysis patients
Hypertension at Middle Age Associated With Cognitive Decline
Among treated individuals, blood pressure control at baseline inversely linked to global cognitive, memory test scores
High Blood Pressure Linked to White Matter Hyperintensities
Any increase in blood pressure was associated with increased WMH, even below 140, 90 mmHg for SBP, DBP
AHA: Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Indicated BP Treatment Intensification
This accounts for about a quarter of the total effect on blood pressure control
Targeted Efforts Do Not Alter Outcomes in Healthy Elderly
For seniors, vitamin D, omega-3 supplement, strength training, alone or in combination, do not improve clinical outcomes
Most Couples Concordant for Cardiovascular Risk
In 79 percent of couples, both members are in nonideal category for cardiovascular health score
Flavan-3-ol Intake Appears to Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Reduction comparable to adherence to Mediterranean diet or moderate reduction in salt
Surgeon General Issues Call to Action for Hypertension Control
Three specific goals can drive change in hypertension control in the United States
