Regular snoring could be bad for your heart, research suggests
That loud snoring keeping you up at night could be more than a noisy annoyance—it could be an early warning sign of dangerous hypertension.
Jun 19, 2024
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Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures: News and Research on Blood Pressure Determination
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Trial reports mixed results with nerve ablation for high blood pressure
A new system that uses dehydrated alcohol to deactivate certain nerves surrounding the kidneys' arteries in order to control high blood pressure met its primary endpoint—lowering blood pressure at three months as measured ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Monitoring your own blood pressure can save money—and possibly your life
A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health shows that when patients regularly monitor their blood pressure outside of the clinic, they tend to have better quality of life and lower health care expenses.
Mar 27, 2024
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Study shows a single session of aerobic exercise improves blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis patients
A 30-minute walk at moderate intensity temporarily reduced blood pressure in women with rheumatoid arthritis, not only at rest but also under stress. This was the conclusion drawn from a study involving physical and cognitive ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Standing blood pressure test found to be more accurate in detecting hypertension
Measuring blood pressure while patients are standing rather than sitting may improve the accuracy of readings, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. Their findings, published in Scientific Reports, could lead ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Phone coaching, home monitoring do not lead to significant change in blood pressure
Telephone coaching and blood pressure (BP) self-monitoring do not result in significant BP changes versus usual care, according to a study published online Feb. 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 8, 2023
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Night-time blood pressure assessment is important in diagnosing hypertension
Around 15% of people aged 40–75 may have a form of undiagnosed high blood pressure (hypertension) that occurs only at night-time. Because they do not know about this, and therefore are not being treated for it, they are at ...
Sep 22, 2022
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Consensus developed on managing hypertension in children
In a consensus document published online July 27 in the European Heart Journal, recommendations are presented for the management of hypertension among children aged 6 to 16 years.
Aug 18, 2022
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