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Controlling Blood Pressure - Team Based Care Vital
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:00pm
High blood pressure was listed as a primary or contributing cause of death for approximately 336,000 Americans in 2007. If all patients with high blood pressure were treated to goal as outlined in current clinical guidelines, it is estimated that 46,…Large Population Study Fomds Palpitations Predictive Of Future Atrial Fibrillation
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 4:00am
A large cohort study has found that the strongest risk factors for atrial fibrillation in both men and women were a history of palpitations and hypertension. While hypertension is a well known risk factor for AF, the investigators note that "the impa…News From The Annals Of Family Medicine: May/June 2012
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 5:00am
Reinvigorating the 1967 Folsom Report's 'Communities of Solution' to Address Today's Fragmented U.S. Health Care System In the wake of federal efforts to reform the U.S. health care system, a group of rising family medicine leaders call for a reinvi…If You Have A Family History Of Hypertension, Physical Fitness May Reduce Your Risk
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 4:00am
If your parents have a history of high blood pressure, you can significantly reduce your risk of developing the disease with moderate exercise and increased cardiovascular fitness, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal…Survey Results Suggest The Need For Better Preventive Care For The Diseased Heart
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 4:00am
There are discrepancies between the recommendations for the management of cardiovascular risk factors and their implementation in clinical practice. In the latest issue of Deutsches Arzteblatt International, Christof Prugger and his fellow authors pr…No Protective Effects Against Colorectal Cancer Found With Blood Pressure Drugs
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 4:00am
A new study has found that, contrary to current thinking, taking beta blockers that treat high blood pressure does not decrease a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American…Blood Pressure Control Improved With Home Telemonitoring By Pharmacists
6 days ago, 13 May 12, 3:00am
Patients receiving telemonitoring along with high blood pressure management support from a pharmacist were more likely to lower their blood pressure than those not receiving extra support, according to research presented at the American Heart Associa…In Standard Heart Failure Treatment, Study Finds No Difference In Results By Race
8 days ago, 11 May 12, 3:00am
A traditional treatment for heart failure appears to be equally protective in preventing death or hospitalization among African-American patients, as compared to white patients, according to a study at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Angiotensin conv…News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: May 8, 2012
10 days ago, 9 May 12, 3:00am
VASCULAR BIOLOGY Genetic variation contributes to high blood pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a pervasive problem that increases risk for a number of diseases including stroke, heart attack, peripheral arterial disease and chronic k…Managing Hypertension - Using Single Tablet Regimens
15 days ago, 4 May 12, 5:00pm
The Journal of Medical Economics reveals that hypertensive patients who are treated with a single tablet regimen (STR) as part of their therapy had a considerable reduction in serious cardiovascular events at a neutral cost as compared with individua…
Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure, Even With Family History
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure, Even With Family HistoryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2012 4:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AMU.S. Task Force Issues Blood Pressure Guidelines
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 3:00am
Title: U.S. Task Force Issues Blood Pressure GuidelinesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2012 4:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AMFitness Fights High Blood Pressure Genes
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure GenesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2012 12:00:00 AMHigh Blood Pressure Risk Factors That May Surprise You
12 days ago, 7 May 12, 3:00am
Title: High Blood Pressure Risk Factors That May Surprise YouCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/4/2012 2:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/7/2012 12:00:00 AMlosartan and hydrochlorothiazide, Hyzaar
24 days ago, 25 Apr 12, 3:00am
Title: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide, HyzaarCategory: MedicationsCreated: 3/12/2000 4:14:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 4/25/2012 12:00:00 AMbumetanide, Bumex (discontinued brand)
25 days ago, 24 Apr 12, 3:00am
Title: bumetanide, Bumex (discontinued brand)Category: MedicationsCreated: 6/6/1999 5:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 4/24/2012 12:00:00 AMExtra Vitamin C May Help Lower Blood Pressure
26 days ago, 23 Apr 12, 3:00am
Title: Extra Vitamin C May Help Lower Blood PressureCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/21/2012 11:01:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/23/2012 12:00:00 AMExercise May Help Patients With High Blood Pressure Live Longer
29 days ago, 20 Apr 12, 3:00am
Title: Exercise May Help Patients With High Blood Pressure Live LongerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/19/2012 6:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 4/20/2012 12:00:00 AMtelmisartan, Micardis
32 days ago, 17 Apr 12, 3:00am
Title: telmisartan, MicardisCategory: MedicationsCreated: 1/22/2002 7:41:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 4/17/2012 12:00:00 AMDrug Approved to Treat High Blood Pressure
33 days ago, 16 Apr 12, 3:00am
Title: Drug Approved to Treat High Blood PressureCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/13/2012 6:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2012 12:00:00 AM
Team Approach to Monitoring Hypertension
5 hours ago, 19 May 12, 2:19am
Gladys Krumm has been struggling with high blood pressure for 15 years. In that time, she`s become better about managing it by making some simple changes to her lifestyle.Mums-to-be urged to diet rather than dangerous 'eating for two'
7 hours ago, 19 May 12, 12:09am
Mothers-to-be are being told to go on a diet before giving birth because 'eating for two' is dangerous.Benefits of widespread statin use outweigh risks
11 hours ago, 18 May 12, 7:50pm
Many people know diabetes -- both type 1 and type 2 -- can take a serious toll on physical health.Managing hypertension, a rising concern
15 hours ago, 18 May 12, 3:45pm
Bangladesh is going through demographic and health transitions, resulting in change in the age structure of its population and rise of noncommunicable diseases like heart diseases, diabetes, cancers, lung diseases etc.Determinants of uncontrolled hypertension in adult type 2 diabetes...
20 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:31am
Uncontrolled blood pressure is a significant contributor of morbidity and even mortality in type 2 diabetes patients.
Simple procedure lowers blood pressure in kidney disease patients
17 hours ago, 18 May 12, 1:45pm
Disrupting certain nerves in the kidneys can safely and effectively lower blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nep…WHO warns of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 10:48am
Health data released on Wednesday provided the clearest evidence to date of the spread of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease from developed nations to poorer regions such as Africa, as lifestyles and diets there change.The United Nat…Causes of hypertension start early, doctor warns
24 days ago, 24 Apr 12, 11:00pm
Hypertension may be a disease of the middle age or the old age, but factors leading to it start early in life, a doctor warned.Dr. Arthur Pitargue, president of the Philippine College of Physicians said atherosclerosis, or the thickening of the wa…Additional blood pressure screening may reduce incidence of CVD events and death by up to 3 percent
26 days ago, 22 Apr 12, 10:29pm
A 25 per cent increase in high blood pressure screening in 19 developing countries would reduce the number of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and deaths that occur each year by up to 3 per cent in these countries. The preliminary data presented t…Changes in Gene Expression May Help Explain High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
34 days ago, 14 Apr 12, 7:29pm
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine researchers have discovered that changes in the gene expression of a key enzyme may contribute to high blood pressure and increase susceptibility to forming blood clots in pregnant women with preecl…
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
17 days ago, 2 May 12, 1:00am
The American Heart Association explains how to keep track of your blood pressure levels at home in addition to regular measurements taken at a healthcare professional's office. Download the American Heart Association's blood pressure tracker chart to…High Blood Pressure Tools & Resources
18 days ago, 1 May 12, 1:00am
Find tools to manage your high blood pressure (hypertension).What is High Blood Pressure?
19 days ago, 30 Apr 12, 1:00am
What is high blood pressure? What is hypertension? The American Heart Association explains that High blood pressure, also known as HBP, hypertension or the "silent killer" is a widely misunderstood medical condition.Stroke and High Blood Pressure
19 days ago, 30 Apr 12, 1:00am
The American Heart Association explains how high blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major risk factor for stroke and defines the different types of strokes.About High Blood Pressure
26 days ago, 23 Apr 12, 1:00am
What is hypertension or high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also known as HBP or hypertension, is a widely misunderstood medical condition. Some people think that those with hypertension are tense, nervous or hyperactive, but hypertension has n…
American Society of Hypertension (ASH) 27th Annual Scientific Meeting Will Focus On New Developments In Hypertension ...
23 hours ago, 18 May 12, 8:00am
NEW YORK, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Hypertension (ASH) opens its 27th Annual Scientific Meeting on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Hilton in New York City. This three and a half ...Hypertension And Diabetes On The Rise Worldwide, UN Report
1 day ago, 17 May 12, 7:05pm
Hypertension And Diabetes On The Rise Worldwide, Says UN Report New York, May 16 2012 12:10PM The number of people with high blood pressure and diabetes is drastically increasing in both developed and developing countries, according to a United Natio…Hypertension tip of iceberg for bad health
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:45pm
Since its inauguration in May 2005, World Hypertension Day has been held to raise the awareness of the “silent killer” also known as high blood pressure.World Hypertension Day: Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure Risk, Despite Genes
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 2:44pm
Just in time for World Hypertension Day comes this piece of good news: We might have more control over our blood pressure than previously thought.Hypertension a leading risk
2 days ago, 16 May 12, 9:47pm
From Dr AZANI MOHAMED DAUD, President, Malaysian Society of Hypertension.
Team Approach to Monitoring Hypertension - KFYR-TV
7 hours ago, 19 May 12, 12:24am
Team Approach to Monitoring HypertensionKFYR-TV"There are some that come in with a symptom of a headache or some other nausea symptom, and so we do have a fair amount that are very surprised when they come in that actually once they realize they have…Walk on Hypertension Day - Pakistan Observer
7 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:46pm
Walk on Hypertension DayPakistan ObserverFaisalabad—Cardiology Department of Allied Hospital arranged an awareness walk to mark World Hypertension Day here. Principal Punjab Medical College (PMC) Dr. Zahid Yaseen Hashmi and In-charge Cardiology Dep…Managing hypertension, a rising concern - Daily Star Online
17 hours ago, 18 May 12, 2:19pm
Managing hypertension, a rising concernDaily Star OnlineCardiovascular disease has become the top most cause of deaths in Bangladesh and hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure is the most important risk factor behind it. Recently conducted NCD Ris…Nerve Ablation Safely Lowers BP in CKD - MedPage Today
18 hours ago, 18 May 12, 1:33pm
Nerve Ablation Safely Lowers BP in CKDMedPage TodayA small study found that catheter-based renal nerve ablation decreased hypertension without adversely affecting renal function in patients with intractable hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Re…Tackling hypertension begins with regulating diet - Indian Express
18 hours ago, 18 May 12, 12:59pm
Tackling hypertension begins with regulating dietIndian ExpressA rising number of youngsters are suffering from hypertension. Thus, it has become very important for people to start taking precautions. The most well-known approach to control high bloo…
Covidien Introduces New Treatment for Drug-Resistant Hypertension - Yahoo Finance
13 hours ago, 18 May 12, 6:31pm
Covidien (NYSE: COV - News), a leading global provider of healthcare products, will unveil its new OneShot™ renal denervation system at the EuroPCR congress in Paris, France, on May 16, 2012. Adding to the Company’s broad and growing ...Managing hypertension, a rising concern - The Daily Star
17 hours ago, 18 May 12, 1:52pm
Bangladesh is going through demographic and health transitions, resulting in change in the age structure of its population and rise of noncommunicable (NCD) diseases like heart diseases, diabetes, cancers, lung diseases etc. Cardiovascular disease ha…Nerve Ablation Safely Lowers BP in CKD - MedPage Today
19 hours ago, 18 May 12, 12:26pm
Catheter-based renal nerve ablation helps lower resistant hypertension, but now researchers have found that it works as well in those with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a pilot study showed. In 15 patients with resistant hypertension and stage 3 ...Heart Is Focus for Hypertension Meeting - MedPage Today
21 hours ago, 18 May 12, 10:32am
NEW YORK CITY -- Hypertension specialists will take a closer look at the connection between high blood pressure and the cardiovascular system at this year's meeting of the American Society of Hypertension here, according to the chair of the ...American Society of Hypertension (ASH) 27th Annual Scientific Meeting Will Focus On New Developments In Hypertension Cause, Care And Treatment - PR Newswire
23 hours ago, 18 May 12, 8:01am
NEW YORK, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Hypertension (ASH) opens its 27th Annual Scientific Meeting on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Hilton in New York City. This three and a half day meeting—a scientific forum for clinical .…
Brazil official: fight high blood pressure with sex
, 28 Apr 10, 11:48am
According to Brazil's health minister, Jose Gomes Temporao, the best way to battle high blood pressure in his country is sex."Adults need to do exercise: walk, dance and have safe sex," said ...Read Full PostHigh Blood Pressure May Predict Dementia in Elderly
, 18 Feb 10, 8:58am
A recent study published in the journal Archives of Neurology found that high blood pressure may predict dementia in older adults who have impaired executive function - difficulty organizing thoughts and making decisions - but not for those with memo…FDA Warns Drug Maker Over Misleading Ads
, 17 Sep 08, 3:53am
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday sent a stern warning to drug maker Forest Laboratories about claims raised in advertisements for one of Forest's high blood pressure medications. An eight page ad for the drug Bystolic (nebivolol)…New Treatment for Teens with High Blood Pressure?
, 27 Aug 08, 4:58pm
A common drug used to treat people suffering from gout might be the next big thing in treating teenagers with high blood pressure, according to data from a a new study.The study, published by researchers from Baylor University and appearing in the…Bad Economy Might Be Good For High Blood Pressure
, 25 Aug 08, 3:04am
As the worsening economy puts increasing strain on people's pocketbooks, tough economic times may actually have overall health benefits. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, researchers have found that tough economic periods seem…
Palpitations are predictive of future atrial fibrillation
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 9:39am
A large cohort study has found that the strongest risk factors for atrial fibrillation in both men and women were a history of palpitations and hypertension. While hypertension is a well known risk factor for AF, the investigators note that "the impa…Blood pressure drugs linked with lower PTSD symptoms
18 days ago, 1 May 12, 4:27pm
Traumatized people who take a class of common blood pressure medications tend to have less severe post-traumatic stress symptoms, researchers have found. The finding suggests that ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors or ARBs (angiotensin re…Evidence of a biological trigger for high blood pressure
24 days ago, 25 Apr 12, 9:44am
Scientists have identified what could be a biological tipping point in the development of high blood pressure, in a discovery that could one day lead to new treatment.Vitamin D supplements can reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension
24 days ago, 25 Apr 12, 9:43am
A new study shows that vitamin D supplementation in winter can help lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension.Second-generation drug used for hypertension aids heart function independent of blood pressure effect, study suggests
27 days ago, 22 Apr 12, 1:48pm
The anti-hypertensive drug moxonidine can improve heart function and survival independent of its effect on blood pressure, new research shows.
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30 days ago, 19 Apr 12, 1:05am
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...I take OTC or naturally for this? I have hypertension and take enough prescribed ...
