Tag: Blood Pressure
Physician/Pharmacist Model Can Improve Mean BP
BP control no better in overall cohort, but improved for participants from racial minority groups
CDC: Hypertension-Related Deaths on the Rise in U.S.
Most marked increases seen in those aged 45 to 64 and those over 85
Review: No Blood Pressure Lowering Effect for Vitamin D
No reductions in systolic, diastolic BP in trial-level analysis, individual patient data analysis
ACC: Enalapril + Folic Acid Cuts Stroke Risk in Hypertension
Study in Chinese population shows reduced risk of first stroke with combined use of enalapril, folic acid
AMA: Use American Heart Month to Focus on Patients’ BP
AMA provides three questions for physicians to ask when measuring blood pressure
Prompt, Aggressive BP Management Encouraged
Systolic reading of 150 should prompt immediate action to prevent poor outcomes, researchers say
Cardiovascular, Cerebral Effect for Red Bull + Mental Stress
Increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, decreased cerebral blood flow velocity
Isolated Systolic High BP in 30s May Up Risk of Earlier Death
Systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or more raises risk for heart disease in later life, researchers say
Following BP Guidelines Will Save Lives and Money
Investing in treatment strategies would yield both health and economic benefits, researcher says
Less-Tight Control of Non-Severe BP in Pregnancy OK for Fetus
Controlling gestational blood pressure doesn't seem to affect baby, but may prevent problems for mom
