In a nutshell This study investigated whether calcium deposits in the arteries that supply the heart muscle (a condition known as coronary artery calcification) in patients with high blood pressure predicts the occurrence of heart events, such as heart attack. Some background High blood pressure occurs when pressure inside blood vessels...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the diets of patients with high blood pressure, dyslipidemia (high levels of 'bad' cholesterol), and who were overweight, to see if they follow heathy eating guidelines in treating their respective disorders. Some background High blood pressure, dyslipidemia (high levels of 'bad'...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effects high blood pressure can have on overall future heart health. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common medical condition where pressure in the blood vessels is too high. Uncontrolled high blood pressure causes the heart to have to work harder in order to pump blood. Over...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether first-degree atrioventricular block, which is delay in the electrical conduction in a heartbeat, increase the risks of developing irregular heartbeat conditions and heart failure among patients with high blood pressure. Some background The heart consists of 4 chambers – two atria and...
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In a nutshell The European Society of Hypertension and the European Society of Cardiology summarised guidelines for managing high blood pressure. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common medical condition where pressure in the blood vessels is too high. Uncontrolled high blood pressure causes the heart of have to work...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether high blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the right chamber of the heart, responsible for pumping blood to the lungs – a condition known as right ventricular hypertrophy. Some background Hypertension is a common medical condition where pressure in the blood vessels...
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In a nutshell This pilot study located in South Africa aims to study whether renal artery denervation can reduce blood pressure and prevent atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm). The outcome to be measured is the presence/absence of atrial fibrillation. The details Renal artery denervation is a new procedure that uses electrical...
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In a nutshell This study looked at whether high blood pressure drugs, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, reduce the risk of new-onset type-2 diabetes. Some background Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is a disease that results in uncontrolled high blood sugar. High blood sugar occurs mainly due to the body not producing insulin (type-1...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is located in the United States. It aims to study the effects of aldosterone and drugs that block aldosterone on blood pressure during exercise in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure). The outcome to be measured is the activity of muscle nerves during exercise. The details Patients with hypertension often...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the impact of high blood pressure and obesity on the occurrence of kidney cancer. Some background The occurrence of kidney cancer is increasing globally among all age groups and races. Risk factors for kidney cancer include high blood pressure (hypertension), increased body weight and smoking. High blood...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the relationship between high blood pressure, brain microbleeds and areas of brain hyperintensity in patients wiht cerebrovascular disease. Some background Cerebrovascular disease is a group of conditions that develop as a result of problems with the blood vessels that supply the brain. These may include...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined if drinking sugary drinks raises blood pressure. Some background Fizzy or sugary drinks are known to cause weight gain and tooth cavities but recent studies suggest that they may also increase blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measurement of how forcefully blood flows through arteries. Having high blood...
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