In a nutshell This study evaluated a procedure called inspiratory muscle training or IMT for its effect on blood pressure and autonomic cardiovascular control in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure). Some background One mechanism for developing hypertension is autonomic imbalance. The autonomic nervous system (nerves that function...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of a procedure called renal artery sympathetic denervation (RASD) for patients with high blood pressure or hypertension (HTN) resistant to maximal treatment. Some background HTN is the leading treatable cardiovascular risk factor worldwide. More than 50% of the patients do not achieve the...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the rate of unrevealed (occult) chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the markers that can predict it in patients with high blood pressure (hypertension) and no diabetes. Some background CKD (the progressive loss of kidney function) is frequent in persons with hypertension. CKD is also considered a high risk...
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In a nutshell This report includes new updates from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) on the management of cardiovascular risk. Some background High cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for numerous cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) diseases. Proper management over blood cholesterol is...
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In a nutshell This study compared the outcomes of two approaches for the treatment of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis. Some background Atherosclerosis refers to the progressive hardening and narrowing of the arteries, and is the major cause of hypertension (high blood pressure) among adults. Sever atherosclerosis may cause significant...
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In a nutshell This review analyzed new treatment studies investigating the treatment of hypertension published in the past two years. Some background Although hypertension (high blood pressure) affects millions of people around the world, the treatment of hypertension has proven to be difficult in many cases. Despite this fact, only a few clinical...
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In a nutshell This analysis reviewed recently reported studies that compared the effect on blood pressure reduction and adverse events between amlodipine and aliskiren alone (monotherapy), or amlodipine-aliskiren (AmAl) combination therapy. Some background Aliskiren (Tekturna) is a drug used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated how sodium and potassium intake and their ratio affect blood pressure, by comparing hypertensive (patients with high blood pressure or hypertension) with non-hypertensive individuals. Some background Sodium and potassium are essential chemical elements found in our body and are consumed in our daily diet...
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In a nutshell This trial studied the effect of a traditional Mediterranean diet on blood pressure control. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a leading risk factor for strokes and heart disease (collectively referred to as cardiovascular diseases), as well as early mortality (death). Adopting a healthy diet is important in the...
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In a nutshell The study evaluated whether frequent periodic leg movement during sleep is a risk factor for progression of atrial fibrillation. Some background Without proper sleep, a person's body becomes tired. This makes the body to work harder in order to reach its regular functioning capabilities. As this happens, the heart also...
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In a nutshell This review evaluates the role of autoimmune response as a cause of hypertension. In a nutshell This review evaluated new theories regarding the role of the immune response as a cause of hypertension. Some background There are multiple causes of hypertension (high blood pressure), including damage to...
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In a nutshell This review assessed the impact of yoga in the management of blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension (EH). Some background Essential hypertension, also called primary hypertension, is a rise in blood pressure for which there is no clearly defined cause. EH is the main type of hypertension and is a major risk factor for...
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