In a nutshell This study evaluated the association between the time patients stayed within their target blood pressure range and the occurrence of major cardiovascular events (MACE) such as heart attack, stroke, or death. They found that patients whose blood pressure stayed longer at the target level were less likely to have MACE. Some...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the acceptability and effect on blood pressure of replacing normal salt with a salt substitute. It found that the salt substitute resulted in a drop in blood pressure compared to normal salt. Some background High salt intake is a risk factor for high blood pressure. Replacing salt with salt substitutes...
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March is National Kidney Month. People don’t think about their kidneys until something goes wrong with them. Several Medivizor blog posts have described the structures in the kidney, the connection between kidneys and blood pressure, and kidney stones and the risk of heart attack or stroke. Chronic Kidney Disease is another kidney problem but it is...
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In a nutshell This study compared blood pressure (BP) in older adults, before and after using medicinal cannabis for three months. It found that using medical cannabis resulted in a reduction of BP. Some background Medicinal cannabis such as cannabidiol use is increasing, particularly amongst older adults. It is often prescribed for...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the use of renal denervation surgery (RDS) in patients with resistant hypertension. They found that after 12 months RDS led to a significant drop in blood pressure in these patients. Some background Resistant hypertension is high blood pressure that is not controlled despite using at least 3 different blood pressure...
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In a nutshell This study compared calcium channel blockers (CCBs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) as the first type of medications for hypertension (high blood pressure; BP). They found that patients treated with ARBs were less likely to suffer from heart attacks, stroke, or death than patients treated with CCBs. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effect of esaxerenone (Minnebro) to eplerenone (Inspra) on night-time blood pressure (BP). It found that esaxerenone had a greater effect on night-time BP than eplerenone. Some background Normally, BP is 10-20% lower during the night compared to day-time BP. Night-time...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of a plant-based diet on blood pressure (BP). It found that plant-based diets resulted in lower BP. Two types of diet, the Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and the lacto-ovo vegetarian diet, were most effective at lowering BP. Some background High BP is a common problem worldwide...
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In a nutshell This clinical trial looked at the effect of barberry on patients with high blood pressure. It found that barberry increased arteries’ flexibility and reduced inflammation. Some background As the heart pumps blood, the arteries expand and contract to accommodate the changing volume of blood and maintain a steady blood pressure. When...
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In a nutshell This review offers recommendations for adults with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or other risks for heart attack or stroke. Some background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) puts people at risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. Risk factors for CVD include high blood pressure, being overweight, and unhealthy blood...
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In a nutshell This study investigated renin inhibitors (RI) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) in hypertension. They found that RI may reduce blood pressure (BP) more than ACEI, but mortality and heart attack risk was similar for both drug types. Some background Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a common condition....
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effects of allisartan isoproxil (Xin Li Tan) on blood vessel function in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure). They found that this medication improves blood vessel function in these patients. Some background Allisartan isoproxil (Alli) is a medication used to lower blood pressure (BP)....
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