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Among patients with hypertension

Repeated BP Measures Linked to Drop in Initially Elevated BP

Repeated measurement of initially elevated blood pressure linked to 8 mm Hg reduction in systolic BP
For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

No Reduced CVD Risk for SBP <120 mm Hg in Type 2 Diabetes

Increased risk of CVD for achieved systolic blood pressure of <120 versus <130 or <140 mm Hg
People would be more inclined to take tea or a pill than to exercise for hypertension

Adults More Inclined to Take Tea, Pill for Hypertension

Preferences indicate people would rather take daily pill or tea to prolong life rather than exercise
In healthy women

Preconception Blood Pressure Tied to Risk of Pregnancy Loss

Findings similar for early pregnancy blood pressure even among healthy women
Open-flame and/or high-temperature cooking are associated with increased risk of hypertension

Open-Flame/High-Temperature Cooking Ups Hypertension Risk

High frequency of open-flame/high-temp cooking, preference for higher meat doneness tied to HTN
In a severely injured military cohort

Chronicity of PTSD, Injury Severity Are Risk Factors for HTN

Independent correlations identified in cohort of service members injured in Iraq, Afghanistan
Use of a low-dose triple combination therapy is effective for rapidly achieving blood pressure control among patients with hypertension

ACC: Low-Dose Triple Combo Pill Effective for Rapid BP Control

Greater chance of achieving blood pressure target level with combo pill strategy versus usual care
The 2008 to 2010 Great Recession had a negative impact on the health of U.S. adults

Great Recession Linked to Increase in BP, Blood Glucose

Larger effects of 2008 to 2010 recession seen for younger adults and older homeowners
For patients with severe small vessel disease

Intensive BP Lowering Doesn’t Cut Cerebral Perfusion

Intensive versus standard BP lowering not tied to decreased cerebral perfusion in small vessel disease
Other dietary components have a minimal impact on attenuating the adverse association of dietary sodium with blood pressure

Dietary Constituents Minimally Attenuate Sodium-BP Link

Sodium-BP link persisted after controlling for 13 macronutrients, 12 vitamins, 7 minerals