Cardiology
U.S. appears to lose ground in controlling high blood pressure
After years of improvement, high blood pressure control in the U.S. dropped regardless of age, race or ethnicity, according to new research.
Jun 14, 2021
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Hypertension
Cardiology
Asian and Pacific Islander women may be at greatest risk for preeclampsia complications
Black women are most likely to develop a severe form of high blood pressure during pregnancy called preeclampsia, a new study shows. But Asian and Pacific Islander women may have the highest risk for developing cardiovascular ...
Jun 8, 2021
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Neuroscience
Non-invasive sensor shows correlation between blood pressure and intracranial pressure
Brazilian researchers have simultaneously demonstrated the mechanism linking high blood pressure to elevated intracranial pressure, validated a non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoring method, and proposed a treatment ...
Jun 8, 2021
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Cardiology
'Prescription' to sit less, move more advised for mildly high blood pressure and cholesterol
A "prescription" to sit less and move more is the optimal first treatment choice for reducing mild to moderately elevated blood pressure and blood cholesterol in otherwise healthy adults, according to the new American Heart ...
Jun 2, 2021
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Medical research
Researchers find new enzyme regulation process that may influence kidney health
A recent study led by Monash University researchers has identified a new mechanism for the regulation of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) – an important enzyme for regulating kidney health during high blood pressure.
May 10, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Undetected early heart damage raises risk of death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with impaired first-phase ejection fraction were nearly 5 times more likely to die compared to patients with healthier measures of this early, often undetected sign of heart failure, according ...
May 10, 2021
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Cardiology
If slightly high blood pressure doesn't respond to lifestyle change, medication can help
Health care professionals should consider prescribing medication for patients with slightly elevated blood pressure if levels do not decrease after six months of healthy lifestyle changes, according to a new scientific statement ...
Apr 29, 2021
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Health
Salt sensitivity may increase risk of high blood pressure
People who are salt-sensitive may have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a study that points to the need for better genetic testing for sodium sensitivity.
Apr 26, 2021
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Cardiology
Longitudinal study tracks high blood pressure, stroke risk
(HealthDay)—For young and middle-aged adults, hypertension at baseline, at age 30 years, and at age 40 years is associated with an increased risk for stroke, according to a study published online March 29 in Hypertension.
Apr 21, 2021
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Cardiology
Gender-affirming hormone therapy may increase risk of high blood pressure
Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) was associated with blood pressure changes in both transgender men and women, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. Given ...
Apr 19, 2021
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