Tag: Blood Pressure
Echocardiogram Can ID Women With Preeclampsia at Risk for Future HTN
Authors say findings can inform follow-up care for individuals with preeclampsia
Vigorous Physical Activity May Preserve Cognitive Function in High-Risk HTN
High versus low VPA linked to lower risk of MCI, probable dementia, MCI/probable dementia in multivariate model
Nonphysician-Implemented Multifaceted Intervention Beneficial in HTN
Significant reductions seen in total CVD, all-cause mortality for those aged 60 years and older; significant reductions also seen for those younger than 60 years
Longer Sleep Duration, Earlier Sleep Onset Linked to Lower BP in Children
Longer sleep duration linked to better daytime blood pressure parameters among patients referred to pediatric nephrology clinic
2008 to 2021 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Chronic HTN in Pregnancy
During study period, use of antihypertensive medications was relatively stable for those with chronic hypertension
AI-Based Health Coaching Aids Blood Pressure Management
Improvements in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure seen at 12 weeks and even greater at 24 weeks
Nurse Case Management Boosts Benefit of Home BP Telemonitoring
Greater reduction in systolic blood pressure seen among predominantly low-income Black and Hispanic stroke survivors
2010 to 2021 Saw Rise in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Additionally, most associated risk factors also increase across general pregnant population
HTN, Albuminuria Risks No Worse for Kidney Donors Versus Nondonors
In a recent study, donors had initial drop in eGFR after nephrectomy, followed by lesser decline per year than nondonors
Social Determinants of Health Explain Disparities in Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
Findings seen for excess treatment-resistant hypertension among Black U.S. adults