Tag: Blood Pressure
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
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
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
Preconception Blood Pressure Tied to Risk of Pregnancy Loss
Findings similar for early pregnancy blood pressure even among healthy women
Open-Flame/High-Temperature Cooking Ups Hypertension Risk
High frequency of open-flame/high-temp cooking, preference for higher meat doneness tied to HTN
Chronicity of PTSD, Injury Severity Are Risk Factors for HTN
Independent correlations identified in cohort of service members injured in Iraq, Afghanistan
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
Great Recession Linked to Increase in BP, Blood Glucose
Larger effects of 2008 to 2010 recession seen for younger adults and older homeowners
Intensive BP Lowering Doesn’t Cut Cerebral Perfusion
Intensive versus standard BP lowering not tied to decreased cerebral perfusion in small vessel disease
Dietary Constituents Minimally Attenuate Sodium-BP Link
Sodium-BP link persisted after controlling for 13 macronutrients, 12 vitamins, 7 minerals
