Tag: Blood Pressure
Salt Restriction Does Not Lower Blood Pressure Variability
Findings show no difference between seven-day low- or high-salt diet
QI Program Reduces Disparities in BP Control Between Black, White Patients
Program reduced but did not eliminate disparities in blood pressure control
Alcohol Abstinence Aids Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis Across Portal Hypertension Stages
Findings seen even among patients who have already progressed to high-risk portal hypertension
Causal Effect Observed for Diastolic Blood Pressure on Neuroticism
No significant causal effects were identified for other blood pressure traits with psychological states
Meta-Analysis Shows Decrease in Dementia Risk With HTN Treatment
Lowering blood pressure with antihypertensive treatment may reduce risk for incident dementia in older adults with a history of hypertension
Small CV Impact Seen When Replacing Salt With Low-Sodium Salt Substitute
The small effects of LSSS versus regular salt on cardiovascular health in adults may be important when implemented at the population level
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
