News tagged with pulse pressure


Stiffening of aortic wall linked with increased risk of high blood pressure

An analysis of the relationship between several vascular function measures and blood pressure levels finds that certain measures including higher aortic stiffness were associated with a higher risk of new hypertension; however, ...

Cardiology created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study finds relationship between dairy food intake and arterial stiffness

(Medical Xpress) -- Adults who include dairy foods in their diets might be reducing their arterial stiffness and decreasing their risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by researchers from ...

Health created Jun 07, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

CV autonomic neuropathy risk for CVD despite albumin status

(HealthDay) -- Cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) appears to affect the risk of cardiovascular disease even in type 1 diabetes patients with normal albumin excretion rates, according to a study published ...

Cardiology created Apr 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pulse pressure elevation could presage cerebrovascular disease in Alzheimer's patients

(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers at the University of California, San Diego and Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System have shown that elevated pulse pressure may increase the risk of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) in ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Older subjects who regularly practice Tai Chi found to have better arterial compliance

Exercise which can achieve both cardiovascular function and muscle strength "would be a preferred mode of training for older persons", say investigators

Cardiology created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A novel method for simultaneously measuring blood pressure and arterial stiffness

Arterial stiffness due to is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease but is very difficult to measure. It also can influence blood pressure readings since these rely on the time taken for arteries to return to normal ...

Medical research created Feb 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0