hypertension | Research | 10 pages | source: Lancet (London, England) | Added Dec 08, 2019
Managing hypertension – a community-based approach
This study investigated if a comprehensive care model (CCM) improves the management of hypertension.
They found that a CCM improved blood pressure (BP) control and reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Lancet (London, England) | Added Nov 28, 2019
Reviewing the effectiveness of first-line anti-hypertensive drugs
This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of anti-hypertensive (AHT) drugs used as a first-line treatment (FLT).
They found that thiazide (or thiazide-like) diuretics (TD/TLDs) had better safety and effectiveness than other classes used as FLT.
hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) | Added Nov 26, 2019
Does exercise improve heart health and reduce mortality even in those with high blood pressure?
This study examined whether physical activity can help lower mortality risk and improve heart health in people with high blood pressure. This study concluded that physical activity reduced mortality risk, including those with high blood pressure.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: American journal of hypertension | Added Oct 30, 2019
Combining losartan with amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide – which is more effective in managing central blood pressure?
This study investigated the effect of losartan (Cozaar) in combination with amlodipine (Norvasc) or hydrochlorothiazide (Aquazide) in lowering blood pressure. They found that both combinations were similarly effective in lowering central blood pressure (cBP).
hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition | Added Aug 31, 2019
Can a high dairy diet help manage hypertension?
This study investigated if dairy intake has an effect on blood pressure (BP) management.
They found that a high dairy diet (HDD) led to reduced BP.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Advances in therapy | Added Aug 18, 2019
A triple fixed combination of atorvastatin, perindopril and amlodipine for the treatment of hypertension and high cholesterol
This study investigated a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of atorvastatin (Lipitor), perindopril (Coversyl) and amlodipine (Norvasc) to treat patients with hypertension and high cholesterol levels.
They found that this combination was effective in reducing blood pressure (BP) and cholesterol levels.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 12 pages | source: Hypertension | Added Aug 16, 2019
Chlorthalidone in patients with high blood pressure and low kidney function
This study aimed to see if chlorthalidone is effective at lowering blood pressure in patients with poor kidney function.
hypertension | Research | 7 pages | source: Stroke | Added Aug 14, 2019
Do women benefit more from treatment for ischemic stroke than men?
This study investigated whether men and women respond differently to treatment for ischemic stroke.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 8 pages | source: Atherosclerosis | Added Aug 12, 2019
Can Bofu-tsusho-san, an oriental medicine, help to control high blood pressure?
This study aimed to see if the addition of an oriental medicine, Bofu-tsusho-san (BOF), to traditional western medical treatment could be beneficial in lowering high blood pressure in the treatment of obesity.
hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition | Added Aug 09, 2019
The effects of different varieties of nuts on blood pressure
This study looked at the effect of nut consumption on blood pressure levels in patients with hypertension. The authors concluded that total nut consumption can lower systolic blood pressure (pressure when the heart is contracting) in hypertensive patients who do not have type 2 diabetes. Pistachios, in particular, showed the greatest effect.
