In a nutshell This study examined the safety and effectiveness of renal denervation compared to intense drug treatment for resistant hypertension. The authors concluded that renal denervation achieved a decrease in blood pressure similar to that seen with intense drug treatment. Some background Patients with hypertension have a higher resting...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared the effect of thiazide-type (TT) and thiazide-like (TL) diuretics on heart failure, cardiovascular events (CVEs, such as heart attacks and strokes) and mortality in adults with hypertension. The authors concluded that patients receiving TL diuretics were less likely to experience cardiovascular events and heart failure...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effect of aliskiren alone and with other antihypertensive drugs on blood pressure lowering and cardiovascular diseases prevention in elderly patients with mild hypertension. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a major risk factor in the development of cardiovascular...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the relationship between alcohol consumption and ambulatory blood pressure among the elderly. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is increasing in prevalence worldwide, significantly contributing to morbidity (having a disease condition) and mortality (death). There is a general...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed recent medical literature on treatments for high blood pressure which can also prevent heart failure. Some background High blood pressure (or hypertension – HTN) is a condition in which the pressure of blood circulating through the blood vessels (the arteries) is higher than normal. High blood pressure can...
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In a nutshell This study compared the overall survival of patients with high blood pressure who took angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) with patients who did not. Some background ACEI (e.g. Enalapril, Vasotec) are drugs used for reducing blood pressure, which work by modulating the...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated a new therapy called catheter-based renal sympathetic denervation (RSD) for patients with resistant high blood pressure. Some background Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure (BP) exceeds 140/90 mmHg at rest. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) is the higher value (measured while the...
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