Tag: Blood Pressure
Filtration of Traffic-Related Air Pollution Mitigates Its Impact on BP
Mean diastolic and systolic BP were higher at one hour for unfiltered drives versus drives in vehicle with HEPA filter
2015 to 2018 Hypertension Prevalence Nearly 50 Percent in the United States
Prevalence of stage 2 hypertension was about 30 percent; approximately 70 percent received treatment
1999 to 2020 Saw Increase in HTN in Low-Income Middle-Aged Adults
Higher-income adults had increase in diabetes and obesity, but no change in hypertension
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
