In a nutshell This study analyzed the relationship between sodium and potassium intake, determined by their excreted values in the urine, and blood pressure. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is increasing in prevalence worldwide, and is considered to be a leading cause of death, stroke, heart attacks,...
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In a nutshell This study analyzed randomized controlled trials to clarify the effects of probiotic consumption on blood pressure control. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is increasing in prevalence worldwide, significantly contributing to morbidity (having a disease condition) and mortality (death). Probiotics are...
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In a nutshell The authors evaluated the association between physical activity and mortality in hypertension. Some background Both pharmacotherapy (treatment with drugs) and lifestyle modification, which includes engaging in regular physical activity, are recommended for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure). Physical activity has...
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In a nutshell The authors evaluated the effectiveness of two different drug combinations in reducing cardiovascular events in patients with hypertension and coronary artery disease. Some background Patients with hypertension (high blood pressure) combined with certain risk factors such as older age, diabetes, kidney disease, increased...
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How do you share information with your doctor? This is a tough question. If you have had a bad experience or if you have been afraid to even broach something new with your doctor, this is the post for you. We asked two patient activists how they talk to their physicians and they provided us with tips that can help when sharing information. From Patient...
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In a nutshell The authors evaluated the effect of renal denervation in resistant hypertension. Some background Resistant hypertension (high blood pressure) is defined as blood pressure above goal despite the simultaneous use of three or more different antihypertensive drugs, one ideally being a diuretic (causing increased passing of urine), with...
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In a nutshell The authors assessed the prevalence of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and its relation to function of the longitudinal fibers of the heart in asymptomatic patients with arterial hypertension. Some background Arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) is the most common risk factor for heart failure in the general population....
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In a nutshell This study examined the effect of allopurinol on blood pressure in hyperuricemic adolescents with newly diagnosed hypertension. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is increasing in prevalence worldwide, significantly contributing to morbidity (having a disease condition) and mortality (death). Hyperuricemia (high uric...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectivity of a single-pill combination therapy in the management of difficult to treat hypertension. Some background Despite multi-drug treatment regimens, most hypertensive patients still have high blood pressure values. The need for strict adherence to a regimen of multiple drugs is known to be a main...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the association of low glomerular filtration rate (GFR) with stroke risk and evaluated whether renin-angiotensin system modulator therapy reduces the risk of strokes among patients with low GFR. Some background Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is used as an indicator of kidney function, estimating how much blood...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effects of renal denervation on blood pressure in resistant hypertensive patients. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is increasing in prevalence worldwide. Approximately 10% of patients with diagnosed hypertension have resistant hypertension, defined as a systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or...
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In a nutshell This review evaluates treatment methods for easy-to-treat and difficult-to-treat hypertension. Some background Elevated blood pressure, or hypertension, is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Therefore, controlling hypertension through a combination of medications and lifestyle...
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