In a nutshell In this article, the latest clinical trials are reviewed in an attempt to conclude what is the optimal blood pressure target for patients of cardiovascular (CV) events, such as heart attack or stroke. Some background Hypertension is defined as blood pressure higher than 140/90 mmHg at rest. The higher value is called systolic (SBP),...
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In a nutshell The present study examined whether combining a healthy diet with medications has an added benefit on the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes . Some background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are conditions affecting the heart and/or blood vessels. Many medications, such as beta blockers,...
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In a nutshell The present study evaluated the effect of two drug groups – Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) – on cardiovascular (CV)-related events (e.g. heart attacks, strokes), occurence of heart failure (HF) and death, in patients with normal heart...
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