Tag: Blood Pressure
Orthostatic Hypotension May Increase Risk of Dementia
Sudden blood pressure drops may lead to hypoxia, with detrimental effects on brain tissue
Some Antihypertensives Linked to Depression, Bipolar Risk
Research suggests possible differential effects of antihypertensive medications on mood
Genetic Increase in SBP Linked to Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
1 mm Hg elevation of SBP levels due to genetic score linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Midlife Hypertension Appears Detrimental to Cognitive Function
New statement from American Heart Association warns of link
Eight Pre-Op Variables Linked to Post-Op Kidney Function
Factors including low preoperative mean arterial BP tied to increases in eGFR, kidney injury
Systolic Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Mortality, Morbidity
Increased SBP variability tied to mortality, coronary heart disease, stroke, end-stage renal disease
Tighter Systolic BP Control Could Save 100K U.S. Lives Annually
Findings indicate high-risk adults would benefit from intensive program to lower SBP to 120 or less
Many Medicare Patients Non-Adherent to Antihypertensives
Antihypertensive medication regimens should be made as easy-to-follow as possible
Large Trial Proposed to Compare HCTZ, Chlorthalidone
Researchers plan randomized study to compare hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone
Unstable Vital Signs for About One in Five Hospital Discharges
Presence of one or more instabilities linked to increased risk-adjusted odds of death or readmission
