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Does gastric bypass surgery reduce the risk of hospitalization with high blood pressure?

Does gastric bypass surgery reduce the risk of hospitalization with high blood pressure?

Posted by on Nov 20, 2017 in Hypertension | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated if bariatric (gastric bypass) surgery reduces the risk of hospitalization in patients with pre-existing hypertension. They found that patients who underwent bariatric surgery had a reduced risk of short-term hospitalization for hypertensive disease. Some background Hypertension is a serious condition that...

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Is self-monitoring of blood pressure effective in managing hypertension?

Is self-monitoring of blood pressure effective in managing hypertension?

Posted by on Nov 8, 2017 in Hypertension | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated if self-monitoring of blood pressure effectively manages hypertension. They found that self-monitoring lowered blood pressure when combined with co-interventions. Some background Blood pressure management is essential for treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Self-monitoring of blood pressure can be...

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Managing blood pressure variability with olmesartan

Posted by on Nov 8, 2017 in Hypertension | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated if olmesartan (Benicar) reduced blood pressure variability over 24 hours. They found that combination therapy with olmesartan improved blood pressure levels and reduced blood pressure variability. Some background Managing hypertension (high blood pressure) involves using either medication or lifestyle...

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Aerobic versus isometric exercise: what are the benefits for management of hypertension?

Aerobic versus isometric exercise: what are the benefits for management of hypertension?

Posted by on Nov 8, 2017 in Hypertension | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated aerobic exercise versus isometric handgrip training for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure). They found that aerobic exercise alone was able to significantly reduce blood pressure levels in patients with hypertension. Some background Aerobic exercise is recommended by doctors to patients...

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Can slow breathing exercises manage symptoms in patients with cardiovascular disease?

Can slow breathing exercises manage symptoms in patients with cardiovascular disease?

Posted by on Oct 23, 2017 in Hypertension | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study analyzed data from previous studies investigating if voluntary slow breathing exercises (VSBE) can improve cardiovascular disease symptoms. They found that VSBE resulted in reduced heart rate and blood pressure in patients with cardiovascular disease.  Some background Increased heart rate and blood pressure can...

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Rescue During Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the Myth of Tongue-Swallowing

Rescue During Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the Myth of Tongue-Swallowing

Posted by on Oct 15, 2017 in Blog, Coronary artery disease, Hypertension | 4 comments

A-B-C – the beginning of the alphabet, a song by the Jackson 5 or the acronym that anyone who took CPR (coronary pulmonary resuscitation) before 2010 learned means Airway, Breathing, Chest Compression. I just learned that this CPR acronym is out-of-date.  Before 2010 I learned Airways – Tilt the victim’s head and lift his chin to open the...

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Light physical activity is associated with lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension

Posted by on Oct 6, 2017 in Hypertension | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of various levels of activity on blood pressure in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure). They found that light physical activity was associated with reduced blood pressure in patients with hypertension.  Some background Physical activity is an important component of a healthy...

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Does mild elevation in blood pressure increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?

Does mild elevation in blood pressure increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?

Posted by on Sep 11, 2017 in Hypertension | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated if there is an increased risk of cardiovascular (heart and circulatory system) disease in patients with prehypertension (mild blood pressure elevation). They found that prehypertension was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.  Some background Prehypertension is a term...

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FDA News Releases and Signing Up for Alerts

FDA News Releases and Signing Up for Alerts

Posted by on Aug 13, 2017 in Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Blog, Breast cancer, Colorectal cancer, Coronary artery disease, Diabetes mellitus, Erectile dysfunction, Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hypertension, Infertility, Kidney stones, Leukemia, Lung cancer, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Prostate cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Stroke, Urinary incontinence, Urinary tract infection | 1 comment

You may not know this but you can get warnings from the FDA on problems with prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs.  For example, on August 11, a FDA News Release issued this warning about over-the-counter liquid vitamins that are given to young children and those who cannot swallow pills. “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is...

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