In a nutshell This study compared the effect of thiazide-type (TT) and thiazide-like (TL) diuretics on heart failure, cardiovascular events (CVEs, such as heart attacks and strokes) and mortality in adults with hypertension. The authors concluded that patients receiving TL diuretics were less likely to experience cardiovascular events and heart failure...
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The benefits of mat pilates for women with hypertension
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of mat pilates on reducing blood pressure in women with hypertension who are currently receiving antihypertensive medication. The authors concluded that mat pilates can successfully decrease blood pressure in women with hypertension. Some background Patients with hypertension have a higher...
Read MoreIncluding lean pork in a diet for high blood pressure
In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of introducing pork into the diet of patients with pre-hypertension (elevated blood pressure). The authors concluded that including pork as the main source of dietary protein instead of fish or chicken had no negative effect on blood pressure levels. Some background Pre-hypertension is often managed by...
Read MoreEffect of potassium levels on death rate in patients with high blood pressure
In a nutshell This paper studied the impact of potassium levels on mortality in patients with high blood pressure. The authors found that potassium levels less than 4.1 mmol/L and larger than 4.7 mmol/L increased the risk of mortality. Some background Treatments for high blood pressure, such as diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors and...
Read MoreUsefulness of C-reactive protein in resistant high blood pressure
In a nutshell This paper studied the usefulness of C-reactive protein (CRP) in predicting outcomes in resistant high blood pressure. This study found that high CRP levels were predictive of worse outcomes. Some background C-reactive protein is a molecule in the body that indicates inflammation (body’s reaction to injury or infection)....
Read MoreHigh blood pressure treatment in very old patients
In a nutshell This paper studied the management of high blood pressure in patients aged 80 years and above. Some background The number of patients older than 80 years is expanding faster than any other age group. These patients are more likely to have other illnesses and be frail (living in nursing homes or needing assistance for basic...
Read MoreChanging your diet to reduce blood pressure
In a nutshell This paper studied the effect of different diets on blood pressure. They concluded that the DASH diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, and low fat or non-fat dairy, led to the largest decrease in blood pressure. Some background High blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease. Current guidelines recommend lifestyle...
Read MoreEffectiveness of taking blood pressure medication
In a nutshell This paper studied the effect of medication adherence on blood pressure in patients who receive nephron blockade or renin-angiotensin system blockade. The authors concluded that medication adherence helped in blood pressure control. Some background Patients with resistant hypertension have high blood pressure that cannot...
Read MoreSavor These Power Foods For Your Heart Health
March is National Nutrition Month. It is a educational campaign started in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. To celebrate the importance of “eating right,” the Cleveland Clinic has created an infographic on power foods for your heart which we are sharing here. Include these foods in healthy recipes. Some of these foods help...
Read MoreEffect of diet on reducing blood pressure
In a nutshell This study examined how different diets could be used to lower high blood pressure. They found that the effect on blood pressure from a modified diet replacing carbohydrates with fat was comparable to a low fat diet. Some background The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating pattern emphasizes fruit and...
Read MoreCan certain drugs lower the heart rate in patients with sleep apnea?
In a nutshell This paper studied the effect of beta-blocker therapy in patients with high blood pressure and untreated sleep apnea. The authors found that beta blockers reduce the increased heart rate caused by sleep apnea. Some background Beta-blockers are a group of drugs that are used in the treatment of heart disease. They reduce...
Read MoreAttention: Go With Your Heart | Medivizor
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” ~Helen Keller Heart and Soul Perhaps the idea that the soul resides in the heart comes from its constancy. Our hearts start to beat in the womb at around 6 weeks. Usually parents-to-be can hear it at their 3 month prenatal...
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