Tag: Blood Pressure
USPSTF Recommends BP Measurement Throughout Pregnancy
Grade B recommendation for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy screening applies to all asymptomatic pregnant persons
Postop White Matter Injury Rates Down Over Time for Neonates With Complex CHD
Prevalence of postoperative white matter injury has declined, correlating with increase in blood pressures after surgery
Restrictive, Liberal Fluid Strategies Yield Similar Outcomes for Sepsis-Induced Hypotension
All-cause death before discharge home by day 90 occurred in 14.0 percent of the restrictive fluid group and 14.9 percent in the liberal fluid group
Salt Restriction Does Not Lower Blood Pressure Variability
Findings show no difference between seven-day low- or high-salt diet
QI Program Reduces Disparities in BP Control Between Black, White Patients
Program reduced but did not eliminate disparities in blood pressure control
Alcohol Abstinence Aids Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis Across Portal Hypertension Stages
Findings seen even among patients who have already progressed to high-risk portal hypertension
Causal Effect Observed for Diastolic Blood Pressure on Neuroticism
No significant causal effects were identified for other blood pressure traits with psychological states
Meta-Analysis Shows Decrease in Dementia Risk With HTN Treatment
Lowering blood pressure with antihypertensive treatment may reduce risk for incident dementia in older adults with a history of hypertension
Small CV Impact Seen When Replacing Salt With Low-Sodium Salt Substitute
The small effects of LSSS versus regular salt on cardiovascular health in adults may be important when implemented at the population level
For Self-Measured BP, Smartphone App No Better Than Standard Device
SMBP paired with a connected smartphone app not superior to standard SMBP for BP reduction, patient satisfaction
