In a nutshell This study examined the benefits of the DASH diet on the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart and blood vessel disease) in patients with hypertension. The authors found no benefit of the DASH over standard recommendations in reducing cardiovascular risk. Some background Patients with hypertension need to lower their blood pressure...
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Recently published, another research article about the benefits of chocolate! In this case, the Danish are following a large group of people, ages 50 to 64 over a number of years to find out how their consumption of chocolate affects their health. In this study, they looked at atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the upper chambers of your heart...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk of developing open-angle glaucoma in patients with hypertension. The authors concluded that patients with hypertension are more like to develop open-angle glaucoma than those without hypertension. Some background Patients with hypertension have a higher resting blood pressure than...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The aim of this clinical trial is to test the effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on blood pressure in women with mild and severe hypertension after pregnancy. For patients with mild hypertension, the main outcome to be investigated is change in blood pressure throughout the study. For patients with severe hypertension, the...
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In a nutshell The aim of this trial is to investigate if modifications to exercise and diet have any effect on neurocognitive functions (functions controlled by the brain). The main outcomes to be investigated are changes in executive function (behavioral control and decision making), processing speed (the ability to process information) and...
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In a nutshell This study examined the association between sleep duration and mortality rates in hypertensive patients. The authors concluded that shorter sleep duration is associated with higher rates of mortality in patients with hypertension. Some background Patients with hypertension have a higher resting blood pressure than the body needs....
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In a nutshell This study looked at the link between different levels of protein in the diet and mortality rates in patients with hypertension. The authors concluded that high levels of protein in the diet are associated with a reduced risk of mortality in patients with hypertension. Some background The risk of developing cardiovascular...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of aldosterone antagonists and renin-guided therapy in patients with resistant hypertension. The authors concluded that both aldosterone agonists and renin-guided therapy are effective at lowering blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension. Some background Patients with...
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In a nutshell This study examined the risks associated with tight control compared to less tight control of hypertension during pregnancy. The authors concluded that the risks of pregnancy loss, intensive care of newborns, and other maternity complication were not affected by the level of controlled hypertension. Some background About 10% of women...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effect of renal denervation on blood pressure in patients with moderate resistant hypertension. The authors concluded that renal denervation can significantly reduce blood pressure in patients with moderate resistant hypertension. Some background Patients with hypertension have a higher resting blood pressure...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared the effects of different treatments for high blood pressure (hypertension) in patients with diabetes. The authors concluded that patients with type 2 diabetes benefited from hypertensive treatment if they had high systolic blood pressure (above 140 mm Hg). No significant differences were observed between different...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment and supplemental oxygen on blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. The authors concluded that treatment with CPAP but not supplemental oxygen was associated with a significant reduction in blood pressure. Some background...
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