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Changes in Cardiac Structure ID'd in Latinas With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 – Hispanic/Latina women with a history of de novo hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) have detectable subclinical alterations in cardiac structure, according to a study...
Concordant Hypertension Observed in Heterosexual Couples
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 – Within heterosexual couples, concordance of hypertension is seen consistently across four countries, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in the Journal of the...
As One Spouse's Blood Pressure Rises, So Does the Other's: Study
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 – In sickness and in health – and in blood pressure, too? A new international study finds that if your blood pressure rises with time, your spouse's might, also. “Many p...
High Systolic BP Tied to Higher Cardiovascular Mortality in T2DM
FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 – Clinic systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥130 mm Hg or diastolic BP levels ≥90 mm Hg are associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in people with type...
Commuting on a Highway? Your Blood Pressure May Pay a Price
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2023 – It's not just bumper-to-bumper highway traffic that's causing your blood pressure to spike during your daily commute. New research shows that the exhaust fumes spewing...
Filtration of Traffic-Related Air Pollution Mitigates Its Impact on BP
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 – Filtration of traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) may mitigate its adverse effects on blood pressure, according to a study published online Nov. 28 in the Annals of Internal...
American Heart Association, Nov. 11-13
The annual meeting of the American Heart Association was held this year from Nov. 11 to 13 in Philadelphia and attracted participants from around the world, including cardiovascular specialists,...
2015 to 2018 Hypertension Prevalence Nearly 50 Percent in the United States
TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2023 – The prevalence of stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension in 2015 to 2018 was 44.2 percent in Los Angeles (LA) County and 47.3 percent in the United States, according to a report...
1999 to 2020 Saw Increase in HTN in Low-Income Middle-Aged Adults
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2023 – From 1999 to 2020, there was an increase in hypertension among low-income middle-aged adults, while higher-income adults had increases in diabetes and obesity, according to a...
Taking Standing Blood Pressure Measure Aids Hypertension Diagnosis
FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 – Standing blood pressure (BP), alone or in combination with seated BP, outperformed seated BP alone in diagnosing hypertension in adults, according to a study recently...
AHA: Self-Monitoring, Remote Physician-Guided Titration Aids Postpartum BP Control
FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 – The combination of self-monitoring and physician-guided titration of antihypertensive medications is associated with lower postpartum blood pressure following a hypertensive...
AHA: Sodium Reduction in Diet Lowers Blood Pressure in Seniors
THURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 – Sodium reduction in the diet lowers blood pressure (BP), with the effect generally consistent across subgroups, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in the Journal...
Major Study Confirms Salt's Deadly Effect on Blood Pressure
MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 – Cutting out just one teaspoon of salt every day lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication does, new research shows. Investigators said theirs is one of the largest...
Pharmacist-Led Rx Intervention to Manage Hypertension Saves Lives, Money
TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 – A pharmacist-prescribing intervention to improve blood pressure (BP) control could provide high economic value compared with usual care, according to a study published online...
High Remote Patient Monitoring Practices Offer Improved Hypertension Care
TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 – Patients with hypertension at high remote patient monitoring (RPM) practices have improved hypertension care, but also have increased hypertension-related spending, according...
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