hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 6 pages | source: Clinical cardiology | Added Oct 27, 2019
Sleep it off
This trial investigated whether sleep duration is associated with cardiovascular events.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 5 pages | source: The American journal of cardiology | Added Oct 25, 2019
Benazepril plus amlodipine results in fewer cardiovascular events than benazepril plus hydrochlorothiazide
The authors evaluated the effectiveness of two different drug combinations in reducing cardiovascular events in patients with hypertension and coronary artery disease.
hypertension | Research | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Oct 17, 2019
Do patients experience better outcomes during intensive blood pressure control?
This study investigated if intensive blood pressure control affected self-reported patient outcomes.
They found that patients undergoing intensive control reported similar levels of quality of life and treatment satisfaction as patients undergoing a standard control regimen.
hypertension | Research | 11 pages | source: Neurology | Added Oct 15, 2019
Do warfarin and aspirin contribute to stroke occurence?
This study examined the effect of warfarin and aspirin on hemorrhagic stroke risk.
hypertension | Research | 9 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Oct 13, 2019
Is high blood pressure a risk factor for coronary artery spasm?
This study evaluated the association between high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes mellitus, and C-reactive protein (a marker for inflammation) and coronary artery spasm.
hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: International Journal of Cardiology | Added Oct 08, 2019
Can the DASH diet reduce cardiovascular risk in hypertensive patients?
This study examined the benefits of the DASH diet on the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart and blood vessel disease) in patients with hypertension. The authors found no benefit of the DASH over standard recommendations in reducing cardiovascular risk.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 4 pages | source: The American journal of cardiology | Added Oct 06, 2019
Rosuvatatin increases blood flow to the heart in patients with high blood pressure
This study aimed to see whether statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs such as rosuvastatin [Crestor]) have a beneficial effect on blood flow to the heart.
hypertension | Research | 10 pages | source: Journal of hypertension | Added Oct 04, 2019
Does hypertension increase the risk of open-angle glaucoma?
The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk of developing open-angle glaucoma in patients with hypertension. The authors concluded that patients with hypertension are more like to develop open-angle glaucoma than those without hypertension.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 17 pages | source: Hypertension | Added Oct 02, 2019
Primary aldosteronism causing hypertension; early treatment improves outcomes
This study examined the effect of treatment on blood pressure and heart tissue changes in patients with primary aldosteronism.
hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: American journal of hypertension | Added Sep 30, 2019
The benefits physical activity for patients with hypertension
This study looked at the risks and benefits associated with exercise for patients with hypertension. The authors concluded that the benefits of regular physical activity outweigh the risks and should be recommended for most patients with hypertension.