In a nutshell This paper studied whether nitrates in the diet can help with lowering blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure. Some background Hypertension refers to high blood pressure. This can increase the risk of complications like heart disease and kidney problems. Nitric oxide is a substance that dilates blood vessels, and...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated whether men and women respond differently to treatment for ischemic stroke. Some background A stroke is a disturbance of blood flow to a part of the brain. Strokes can be caused by either a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke), or a blood...
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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 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 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 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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This article reviewed the recent advances in the treatment of hypertension (HTN) as published in the latest clinical trials. During the past two years, a large focus has been given to the treatment of resistance hypertension. It is defined as persistently high blood pressure despite medical treatment with at least 3 blood pressure lowering drugs....
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In a nutshell This large meta-analysis (an analysis combining data from several similar studies) reviewed the effects of beta-blocker therapy as an initial choice in the treatment of hypertension. Some background Beta-blockers (such as neobloc, zebeta and lopressor) are commonly prescribed for hypertension. Beta-blockers reduce blood pressure...
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