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hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Journal of hypertension | Added Jun 12, 2019

The benefit of aerobic exercise for patients with resistant hypertension

This study looked at the effect of aerobic exercise on blood pressure and blood flow in patients with resistant hypertension. The authors concluded that light and moderate intensity aerobic exercise can improve blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension.

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hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: American journal of hypertension | Added Jun 10, 2019

Baroreflex activation therapy for resistant hypertension

This study looked at the effectiveness and safety of different baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) devices for resistant hypertension. The authors concluded that BAT devices are effective at reducing blood pressure and maintaining this reduction in patients with resistant hypertension.

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hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of hypertension | Added Jun 08, 2019

Comparing alternative treatments for resistant hypertension

This study compared the effectiveness of spironolactone (Aldactone) and renal denervation treatment in patients with resistant hypertension. The authors concluded that spironolactone was more effective at reducing blood pressure than renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension.  

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hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: American journal of hypertension | Added Jun 06, 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. 

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hypertension | Research | 8 pages | source: Journal of hypertension | Added Jun 04, 2019

Does high blood pressure cause both sides of the heart walls to thicken?

This study investigated whether high blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the right chamber of the heart, responsible for pumping blood to the lungs - a condition known as right ventricular hypertrophy.  

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hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Clinical therapeutics | Added Jun 02, 2019

Combining telmisartan/amlodipine and rosuvastatin - an effective treatment for hypertension and high cholesterol?

This study investigated a combination of telmisartan/amlodipine (Twynsta; TA) and rosuvastatin (Crestor; R) in the treatment of hypertension and high cholesterol. They found that triple therapy with TAR was effective in these patients.

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hypertension | Research | 10 pages | source: Nutrients | Added May 31, 2019

Can a rice bran supplement lower high blood pressure?

This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of a processed rice bran (PRB) supplement in the management of patients with high blood pressure (BP). The authors concluded that daily consumption of a rice bran supplement with PRB can improve mildly high BP.  

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hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: International Journal of Cardiology | Added May 28, 2019

Are beta-blockers a suitable first-line treatment for hypertension?

This study examined the effect of beta-blockers on arterial stiffness, blood pressure, and heart rate in patients with hypertension. The authors concluded that beta blockers are more effective than a placebo (control substance with no active effect) at reducing these risk factors. However, beta blockers were overall less effective than current first-line treatments.

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hypertension | Research | Treatment | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition | Added May 26, 2019

Increasing dietary potassium is safe for hypertensive patients treated with ACE inhibitors or ARBs

This study examined the safety of increasing potassium in the diets of patients with hypertension receiving treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). The authors concluded that increasing dietary potassium in these patients had no negative effect on the level of potassium in their blood.

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hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: BMC Medicine | Added May 24, 2019

Does mild elevation in blood pressure increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?

This study investigated if there is an increased risk of cardiovascular (heart and circulatory system) disease in patients with prehypertension (mild blood pressure elevation).

They found that prehypertension was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. 

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