Tag: Blood Pressure
Intensive BP Treatment Appears Safe, Well Tolerated
Second study finds intensive systolic blood pressure control is also cost-effective
Pattern of Stressor-Evoked Brain Activity Can Predict BP Reactivity
Multivariable pattern was identified in training sample; predicts systolic and diastolic BP reactivity
Collaborative Communication Could Improve HTN Rx Adherence
Clinicians in low-income neighborhoods should ask about employment, relationships, researchers say
Lower SBP Target for Blacks May Benefit Cognitive Function
Researchers find that healthy reductions may benefit blacks even more than whites
AAP Issues New Guidelines for ID, Treatment of HTN in Children
Simplified tables from American Academy of Pediatrics likely to raise detection rates
Intensive Blood Pressure Tx Aids Those With Prediabetes
Beneficial effects seen for cardiovascular disease outcomes, all-cause mortality
Marijuana Use May Up Risk of Hypertension-Related Mortality
Increased duration of marijuana use tied to increasing risk of death from hypertension
Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Risk of Dementia in Elderly
Increased variability risk factor for dementia, vascular dementia, Alzheimer's, independent of BP
Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
Combo of Several Meds at Smaller Doses May Boost HTN Care
Researchers posit smaller doses of several drugs better than standard dose of just one medication
