Tag: Blood Pressure
Reducing SBP Targets Below Current Guidelines Cuts Risk
Reducing SBP to 120 to 124 mm Hg linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality
Orthostatic Hypotension in T2DM Linked to Riser Type Circadian BP
OH group had increased incidence rates of mortality, major adverse cardiac, cerebrovascular events
ATS: Angiotensin II Improves BP in Vasodilatory Shock
Angiotensin II effective for vasodilatory shock in patients not responding to conventional vasopressors
Beetroot Juice Can Reduce Central Sympathetic Outflow
Dietary nitrate supplementation with beetroot juice tied to lower sympathetic outflow at rest, with exercise
Higher QT Interval After Energy Drink Consumption Vs. Caffeine
Higher corrected QT interval and systolic blood pressure after energy drink versus caffeine alone
Plasma Uric Acid Lowering Tied to Drop in Systolic BP in T1DM
Febuxostat has modest BP-lowering effect, with no impact on arterial stiffness, urinary nitric oxide
Evidence Suggests Sodium Guidelines Are Misguided
Dietary sodium intake inversely associated with systolic, diastolic blood pressure in long term
Hypertension May Positively Affect Ovarian Cancer Prognosis
Linked to 46 percent lower risk of progression for women with endometrioid ovarian cancer
Accurate Diagnosis of Endocrine Hypertension Important
Accurate diagnosis allows clinicians to provide surgical cure, achieve optimal response to drugs
Race Affects Obesity-Related Risk of Adolescent Hypertension
Extra pounds appear more problematic for whites and Hispanics, researchers say