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Coronary Heart Disease An Infographic from Mount Sinai Hospital providing information on the causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention of coronary heart disease. Source: Mount Sinai...
Read MoreIn a nutshell In this review, researchers summarized the new developments in anti-hypertensive treatments. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a factor associated with the development of heart disease and organ damage. In most cases hypertension is very easily controlled. In about 10-15% of cases, however, patients do not...
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In a nutshell This study examined inter-arm difference in blood pressure as an indicator of cardiovascular risk in patients with coronary artery disease. Some background A difference in blood pressure on one side of the body can put a patient at a larger risk of a cardiovascular event (heart attack or stroke). Inter-arm difference (IAD) in...
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In a nutshell This study examined the rate of rise in blood pressure in patients after waking along with having high blood cholesterol and whether they increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Some background Blood pressure in the human body goes up and down naturally depending on the time of day. Generally when a person is...
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Your Heart Your heart is an incredible organ. It is responsible for getting oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body by pushing blood throughout the body. Beating around 100,000 times a day, it pumps blood over the 60,000 miles of blood vessels. Blood Pressure Explained A heartbeat is a two part process that takes about a second. During the first...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to highlight the factors involved in eligibility for renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension. Some background Resistant hypertension is high blood pressure that does not lower when treated with standard medications. Methods for treating resistant hypertension include spironolactone (Aldactone)....
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In a nutshell This study examined the link between hypertension and glaucoma. Some background Over 25% of adults worldwide suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension can cause harm to both the heart and the kidneys. Hypertension has also been associated with a greater risk of developing glaucoma (a disorder...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The study compares the effectiveness of two drugs commonly used for resistant hypertension at lowering blood pressure and reducing left ventricular mass. Some background There are a variety of different medications available to treat high blood pressure. However, a percentage of patients do not effectively respond to the common...
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In a nutshell In this study, the reserachers examined whether antihypertensive medication increases the risk of bad falls in elderly people. Some background As we age blood pressure tends to go up. Higher blood pressure can increase the risk of stroke and heart attack. Anti-hypertensive medications can be used to lower high blood pressure....
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In a nutshell This article examined the effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (sour tea) on arterial blood pressure. Some background High blood pressure has become a common illness globally. There currently are many effective drug treatments for high blood pressure. However, because of side effects and expense, a natural method to lowering...
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In a nutshell This study weighs the risks and benefits of giving blood pressure medications to frail elderly patients. Some background Humans are living longer than ever before. This longer lifespan presents new medical challenges. The risk of stroke and heart problems increases with age. One of the methods used to counteract...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to see if chlorthalidone is effective at lowering blood pressure in patients with poor kidney function. Some background The function of the kidney is to filter the blood and remove unnecessary molecules into the urine. When kidney function is low there can be too much or too little of these molecules taken...
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