Tag: Blood Pressure
For Self-Measured BP, Smartphone App No Better Than Standard Device
SMBP paired with a connected smartphone app not superior to standard SMBP for BP reduction, patient satisfaction
Beneficial Effects of Salt Substitutes on BP Are Consistent
Consistent reductions seen in blood pressure across geographical regions and population subgroups based on age, sex, BMI
Being a Victim of Fraud May Increase Blood Pressure in Seniors
Incident fraud victimization tied to worse BP metrics, particularly among men
Modified Chinese Food Diet Lowers BP in Hypertensive Adults
Study of adults in China showed mean incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of $0.06 per day per 1 mm Hg reduction in systolic BP
Prepregnancy BMI Tied to Risks for Maternal Morbidity, Mortality
A large proportion of this association was mediated by hypertensive disorders
Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Have Lower Grip Strength
Additionally, lower diastolic blood pressure seen with type 1 diabetes versus matched controls
About 3 g/Day of Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower Blood Pressure
Review shows 2 to 3 g/day may be optimal intake associated with both systolic and diastolic blood pressure reductions
HTN Not Detected Earlier With Self-Monitoring of BP in Pregnancy
Second study shows no improvement in mean systolic BP with self-monitoring versus usual care for chronic or gestational HTN
Simplified Approaches to Hypertension Screening Seem Reliable
Surveys conducted across 60 countries reveal screening strategies using the second blood pressure reading had the smallest misdiagnosis rate
Increasing BP Trajectory to Midlife Tied to Brain Changes
Risks for diffuse small vessel disease, lower brain perfusion increased with rising BP trajectories in young adults with moderate-to-high BP levels
