hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) | Added Feb 28, 2019
Salt intake and hypertension: could other dietary factors be influencing this relationship?
This study investigated the effects of dietary factors on the relationship between salt intake and hypertension. The study concluded that the association between salt intake and hypertension is not influenced by any other dietary factor.
hypertension | Research | 10 pages | source: American journal of hypertension | Added Feb 26, 2019
Is the use of medications that interfere with blood pressure control common in patients with hypertension?
This study investigated if the use of blood pressure (BP)-interfering medication is common in patients hypertension. The study concluded that patients with new or treatment-resistant hypertension commonly take BP-interfering medication including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
hypertension | Research | 10 pages | source: Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) | Added Feb 24, 2019
Does intensive blood pressure control provide beneficial outcomes?
This study investigated whether a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 120 mm Hg or less is beneficial for patients with and without diabetes. This study concluded that this intensive blood pressure control improves cardiovascular outcomes.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 6 pages | source: International Journal of Cardiology | Added Feb 22, 2019
Can blood pressure lowering drugs prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes?
This study evaluated the effect of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) on the development of type 2 diabetes.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 11 pages | source: American journal of hypertension | Added Feb 20, 2019
An efficient drug combination in hypertension therapy
This study evaluated the effect of the new direct renin inhibitor aliskiren (Tekturna), and compared its use in combination with different anti-hypertensive drugs.
hypertension | Guidelines | 85 pages | source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology | Added Feb 18, 2019
New guidelines for managing cardiovascular risk
This report includes new updates from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) on the management of cardiovascular risk.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European Heart Journal | Added Feb 16, 2019
ACE inhibitors increase overall survival in patients with high blood pressure
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.
hypertension | Research | Guidelines | 10 pages | source: Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) | Added Feb 13, 2019
Lowering the threshold: an updated guideline on blood pressure management
This study reviewed published data to formulate guidelines on monitoring blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
They made a number of recommendations including lowering the threshold for stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension, the use of continuous blood pressure monitoring and pharmacological treatment strategies.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | Guidelines | 10 pages | source: Pharmacological research | Added Feb 11, 2019
Current recommendations for treating hypertension
This study reviewed recent recommendations treating hypertension.
