High Blood Pressure news
Air pollution raises blood pressure
My blood pressure just jumped up: People who live in urban areas are more likely to have hypertension,…
Anti-inflammatory drugs can help block hypertension-related kidney damage
Anti-inflammatory drugs appear to help block the rapid kidney destruction that can occur with hypertension, Medical College of…
Hypertension: The silent but deadly disease
Health experts are worried about the increasing number of people afflicted with hypertension in the region, and particularly…
Hypertension Plus Tachycardia Equals High Risk
An elevated resting heart rate is associated with an increased risk of cardiac events in high-risk hypertension, according…
Lower Your Blood Pressure Without Medication
You don’t always need prescription medications to lower your blood pressure. By making these 10 lifestyle changes, you…
Automating Healthcare – Can Optimal Blood Pressure Control be Computerized?
Electronic health records (EHR) with controlled interventions can produce optimal blood pressure (BP) control and reduce mortality, according…
Despite Tests, High Blood Pressure Hard to Recognize in Children
A Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study of 2,500 patient records suggests that medical staff fails to check a…
Parents’ Blood Pressure, Waist and Hip Circumference Are Keys to Identifying Masked Hypertension in Their Kids
Data unveiled today at the American Society of Hypertension Inc.’s 25th Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition (ASH 2010)…
Urinary Protein Marks Renal Risk in Hypertension
Elevated urinary albumin may be a trouble sign for the kidneys and heart in hypertensive patients without diabetes,…
American Society of Hypertension Practices What It Preaches to Combat ‘Neglected Disease’ of Hypertension
In the wake of the Institute of Medicine’s report on hypertension highlighting it as a ‘neglected disease’ and…
Health Fair Referrals Help Improve Patients’ Blood Pressure
The study looked at data on 100 middle-aged men and women from low-income immigrant communities in Los Angeles…
Chymase inhibitors could enhance treatment for damaged hearts
Millions of patients with high blood pressure and heart failure take a class of drugs known as ACE…
What Are Diuretics?
Diuretics are a common medication used to treat high blood pressure. They are relatively inexpensive and are widely…
Taking blood pressure pills cuts risk of dying
People with high blood pressure who want to reduce their risk of having a stroke or dying prematurely…
Feeling Lonely Increases Blood Pressure for People 50 and Older
Chronic feelings of loneliness take a toll on blood pressure over time, causing a marked increase after four…
Blood pressure, “rich” blood affect baby’s growth
Women with high blood pressure and blood overly rich in red blood cells are more likely to give…
What You Should Know About How Smoking Could Cause High Blood Pressure
Arteries are arteries that carry the blood from the heart to other parts of your body. Raised blood…
Low-carb diet best for lowering blood pressure
People with high blood pressure who want to drop some pounds may want to choose a low-carb diet,…
Blood pressure control abnormal in newborns of smoking mothers
Newborns of women who smoked during pregnancy show signs of circulatory dysfunction in the first few weeks of…
Extra Vigilance Crucial for Those with High Blood Pressure
For people with hypertension, the damage of unhealthy eating can have particularly negative consequences.
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