National Prenatal Screening Program Increased CHD Detection
Increase in prenatal detection rate to 59.7 percent, and 44.2 percent for isolated CHD
Isolated Systolic High BP in 30s May Up Risk of Earlier Death
Systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or more raises risk for heart disease in later life, researchers say
Cerebrovascular Reserve-Based Strategy Is Cost-Effective
Cost-effective tool for prevention of stroke in asymptomatic patients with carotid artery stenosis
Following BP Guidelines Will Save Lives and Money
Investing in treatment strategies would yield both health and economic benefits, researcher says
Less-Tight Control of Non-Severe BP in Pregnancy OK for Fetus
Controlling gestational blood pressure doesn't seem to affect baby, but may prevent problems for mom
CDC: ~8 Percent of U.S. Adults Nonadherent Due to Rx Costs
Patients skipping doses, taking less medication or delaying filling prescriptions
Daily Blueberry Consumption May Reduce Blood Pressure
Decrease in blood pressure, arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women with pre-, stage 1-HTN
FDA to Strengthen Approval Process for AEDs
Agency has received 72,000 reports of automated external defibrillators failing
Impact of Intensive Lifestyle Change on CV Burden Studied
Review indicates diet, exercise decrease overall coronary/carotid atherosclerosis burden
Difficulty Falling Asleep Linked to Higher Risk of Hypertension
Risk up with regularly taking longer than 14 minutes to fall asleep
