Tag: Blood Pressure
Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension 30 Percent in 2017 to 2021
During the same time period, the prevalence of antihypertensive medication use increased from 59.8 to 62.9 percent
Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring’s Later Heart Health
Findings show link to children’s body mass index, blood pressure, total cholesterol level, and glucose level
Single Dose of Zilebesiran Linked to Reduction in Systolic BP
Significant reduction seen in systolic blood pressure with zilebesiran 150, 300, 600 mg once in six months; 300 mg once every three months
Antihypertensive Combos Recommended for BTKi-Linked Hypertension
Hydrochlorothiazide plus beta blockers recommended for patients with hypertension prior to BTKi initiation
Few Adults Know Their Heart Health Numbers
Less than 20 percent of U.S. adults know their cholesterol or blood sugar levels
Salt Substitute Can Reduce Incidence of Hypertension Among Seniors
No increase seen in incidence of hypotension episodes with replacement of salt by potassium-enriched substitute
Tirzepatide Improves 24-Hour BP in Obesity-Related Hypertension
Reduction noted in 24-hour systolic BP at 36 weeks with treatment at 5, 10, 15 mg tirzepatide versus placebo
BP Control Improved With Gastric Bypass in Patients With Obesity, Hypertension
Significantly higher rate seen for number of medications with at least a 30 percent reduction
Prenatal Humidity, Temperature Exposure Linked to Childhood BP
Higher humidity associated with faster increase in systolic blood pressure, and higher temperature linked to slower increase
Drop in Blood Lead Linked to Decline in Systolic BP in American Indian Adults
Significant linear associations seen for systolic blood pressure decline where blood lead decline is 0.1 µg/dL or higher