Cardiology
Physical therapy visit for knee injury was first step toward his quadruple bypass
James "Pete" Watt walked into a physical therapy appointment in April 2018 feeling unusually lightheaded and anxious.
Apr 06, 2021
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News tagged with blood pressure readings
Cardiology
Which blood pressure number matters most might depend on your age
Systolic blood pressure is the best way to predict future cardiovascular events and death, irrespective of age, according to new research. But in younger people, diastolic blood pressure could still be important.
Mar 01, 2021
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Cardiology
Difference in blood pressure between arms linked to greater death risk
Robust evidence from a large international study confirms that a difference in blood pressure readings between arms is linked to greater risk of heart attack, stroke and death.
Dec 21, 2020
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Neuroscience
People who feel dizzy when they stand up may have higher risk of dementia
Some people who feel dizzy or lightheaded when they stand up may have an increased risk of developing dementia years later, according to a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. ...
Aug 07, 2020
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Cardiology
Is your child's blood pressure something to worry about?
The term "high blood pressure" rarely conjures images of young, playful children.
May 13, 2020
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Cardiology
How to manage your blood pressure in isolation
Maintaining healthy blood pressure is important during (and after) the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 23, 2020
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Cardiology
Big variability in blood pressure readings between anatomical sites
Blood pressure readings taken from neuroscience intensive care unit (NSICU) patients had marked differences between opposite sides of the body and different anatomical sites in each individual, highlighting the significant ...
Apr 14, 2020
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Cardiology
Dropping blood pressure may predict frailty, falls in older people
Blood pressure that goes down when you stand up is associated with frailty and falls in older people, according to a new study that advocates more testing.
Mar 30, 2020
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Cardiology
Diagnosing hypertension in children
Results from a new study provide insights on evaluating high blood pressure in children. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of CJASN.
Mar 13, 2020
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Cardiology
Could sunshine lower blood pressure? Study offers enlightenment
Exposure to sunshine is linked to lower blood pressure, says a new study that included hundreds of thousands of patients at dialysis clinics across the United States. But don't use this news as an excuse to book a beach vacation ...
Feb 28, 2020
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