American Society of Hypertension Practices What It Preaches to Combat ‘Neglected Disease’ of Hypertension • High Blood Pressure news • Apr 15 10 In the wake of the Institute of Medicine’s report on hypertension highlighting it as a ‘neglected disease’ and urging a more focused and… Health Fair Referrals Help Improve Patients’ Blood Pressure • High Blood Pressure news • Apr 13 10 The study looked at data on 100 middle-aged men and women from low-income immigrant communities in Los Angeles who had their blood pressure checked at a health fair. Some… Chymase inhibitors could enhance treatment for damaged hearts • High Blood Pressure news • Mar 25 10 Millions of patients with high blood pressure and heart failure take a class of drugs known as ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors. These drugs prevent the body from processing angiotensin… What Are Diuretics? • High Blood Pressure news • Mar 18 10 Diuretics are a common medication used to treat high blood pressure. They are relatively inexpensive and are widely available. In addition to high blood pressure, diuretics are often used to treat other illnesses, including:… Taking blood pressure pills cuts risk of dying • High Blood Pressure news • Mar 18 10 People with high blood pressure who want to reduce their risk of having a stroke or dying prematurely should get their prescriptions filled and see their doctor regularly. In… Feeling Lonely Increases Blood Pressure for People 50 and Older • High Blood Pressure news • Mar 18 10 Chronic feelings of loneliness take a toll on blood pressure over time, causing a marked increase after four years, according to a new study at the University… Blood pressure, “rich” blood affect baby’s growth • High Blood Pressure news • Feb 10 10 Women with high blood pressure and blood overly rich in red blood cells are more likely to give birth to babies who are too small or born too early, researchers… What You Should Know About How Smoking Could Cause High Blood Pressure • High Blood Pressure news • Jan 30 10 Arteries are arteries that carry the blood from the heart to other parts of your body. Raised blood pressure will occur if the blood can’t… Low-carb diet best for lowering blood pressure • High Blood Pressure news • Jan 27 10 People with high blood pressure who want to drop some pounds may want to choose a low-carb diet, a new study shows. In the study, overweight or obese individuals who… Blood pressure control abnormal in newborns of smoking mothers • High Blood Pressure news • Jan 26 10 Newborns of women who smoked during pregnancy show signs of circulatory dysfunction in the first few weeks of life that get worse throughout the first year, Swedish researchers… Extra Vigilance Crucial for Those with High Blood Pressure • High Blood Pressure news • Jan 22 10 For people with hypertension, the damage of unhealthy eating can have particularly negative consequences. About one in four Americans has hypertension, a disease that elevates blood pressure and… Hypertension Linked to Dementia in Older Women • High Blood Pressure news • Jan 12 10 Older women with hypertension are at increased risk for developing brain lesions that cause dementia later in life, according to data from the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study (WHIMS). The… Study Shows Key Protein Helps Control Blood Pressure • High Blood Pressure news • Dec 23 09 University of Iowa researchers have shown that a protein channel helps nerve sensors in blood vessels keep blood pressure in check. Without the protein channel, known as ASIC2, the… Are Patients Losing Sleep Over Blood Pressure Monitors? • High Blood Pressure news • Dec 20 09 A widely used test for measuring nighttime blood pressure may interfere with patients’ sleep, thus affecting the results of the test, reports a study in an upcoming issue… New Stress-Related Gene Modulates High Blood Pressure in Mice & Men • High Blood Pressure news • Nov 26 09 Does stress increase blood pressure? This simple question has been the focus of intense research for many years. Now new research has for the first… Team-Based Care Involving a Pharmacist Improves Blood Pressure Control • High Blood Pressure news • Nov 24 09 Patients whose hypertension is managed by a physician-pharmacist team have lower blood pressure levels and are more likely to reach goals for blood pressure control than those treated… High Blood Pressure Easy to Miss in Children with Kidney Disease • High Blood Pressure news • Nov 22 09 Spot blood pressure readings in children with chronic kidney disease often fail to detect hypertension – even during doctor’s office visits — increasing a child’s risk… Meditation may lower BP and college stressors • High Blood Pressure news • Nov 19 09 If the stresses of college have put you at risk for high blood pressure, try transcendental meditation. Blood pressure fell among college students who spent about 20 minutes at least… High Fructose Corn Syrup: A Recipe for Hypertension • High Blood Pressure news • Oct 30 09 A diet high in fructose increases the risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 42nd Annual Meeting… Hypertension Guidelines Reappraised in Light of New Research • High Blood Pressure news • Oct 30 09 A Task Force of the European Society of Hypertension have released the official European guidelines on the management and treatment of hypertension. The guidelines are an update of those… Accelerated bone growth may be an indicator of hypertension in children • High Blood Pressure news • Oct 20 09 Children whose bones are “older” than their chronological age may be at an increased risk of hypertension, according to a study reported today (19 October) in… Never Too Old to Keep Blood Pressure in Check • High Blood Pressure news • Oct 16 09 Treating hypertension in adults 60 years old and older can help them live longer, healthier lives, according to an updated review. The effects might be more obvious in… Cost Effectiveness of Blood Pressure Device Evaluated • High Blood Pressure news • Oct 15 09 A study conducted by the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) demonstrates that, for certain patient populations, an experimental device that lowers blood pressure may be a cost effective treatment.… Blood pressure, weight and kidney disease risks • High Blood Pressure news • Oct 14 09 People with prehypertension are not at increased risk of kidney disease if their body mass index (BMI) is under 30.0 kg/m2, a first-ever examination of the combined effect of blood… Adding Diuretic to Drug Regimen Lowers Blood Pressure • High Blood Pressure news • Oct 07 09 A new review shows that diuretics — drugs often recommended as a first-line treatment for high blood pressure — are also effective when added as a second agent to… Page 5 of 17 pages « First < 3 4 5 6 7 > Last » << Back to main
