Tag: Blood Pressure
Heart Rate, BP in Male Teens Tied to Later Risk for Psych Disorders
Indicators of schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety might be spotted in physical at 18
Considerable Absenteeism Costs for Chronic Disease, Risk Factors
Considerable costs for smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, and for those with hypertension, diabetes
Low Diastolic Pressure Linked to Subclinical Myocardial Damage
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin-T more likely among those with DBP below 60 or 60 to 69 mm Hg
Orthostatic Hypotension May Increase Risk of Dementia
Sudden blood pressure drops may lead to hypoxia, with detrimental effects on brain tissue
Some Antihypertensives Linked to Depression, Bipolar Risk
Research suggests possible differential effects of antihypertensive medications on mood
Genetic Increase in SBP Linked to Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
1 mm Hg elevation of SBP levels due to genetic score linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Midlife Hypertension Appears Detrimental to Cognitive Function
New statement from American Heart Association warns of link
Eight Pre-Op Variables Linked to Post-Op Kidney Function
Factors including low preoperative mean arterial BP tied to increases in eGFR, kidney injury
Systolic Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Mortality, Morbidity
Increased SBP variability tied to mortality, coronary heart disease, stroke, end-stage renal disease
Tighter Systolic BP Control Could Save 100K U.S. Lives Annually
Findings indicate high-risk adults would benefit from intensive program to lower SBP to 120 or less
