Tag: Blood Pressure
AHA: Self-Monitoring, Remote Physician-Guided Titration Aids Postpartum BP Control
Findings seen following a hypertensive pregnancy versus usual care
Taking Standing Blood Pressure Measure Aids Hypertension Diagnosis
Standing BP performs better alone or in combo with seated BP than seated BP alone
AHA: Sodium Reduction in Diet Lowers Blood Pressure in Seniors
Decline in BP from high- to low-sodium diet was independent of hypertension status; generally consistent across subgroups
High Remote Patient Monitoring Practices Offer Improved Hypertension Care
Increase seen in hypertension medication fills, days' supply, and unique medications received, but increase in HTN-linked spending also seen
Pharmacist-Led Rx Intervention to Manage Hypertension Saves Lives, Money
Over 30 years, model predicted $1.137 trillion in cost savings and 30.2 million life years saved
Few Adults Talk to Providers About BP Risks of OTC Pain Relievers
Findings show fewer than half of patients with high blood pressure have had these conversations
High BP Visit-to-Visit Variability Linked to Dementia Risk in Late Life
Higher blood pressure variability not associated with higher lifetime dementia risk at age 60, 70, or 80 years
Healthy Diet in Midlife Reduces Risk for Later Cognitive Impairment
Findings seen for adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet
Walking Intervention Can Lower BP in Sedentary Older Adults
Both systolic and diastolic blood pressure may improve among older adults taking additional 3,000 steps/day
USPSTF Recommends Screening for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Screening with blood pressure measurements has substantial net benefits and is recommended throughout pregnancy
