Articles tagged with Blood Pressure
A new study identifies vitamin D as a potential contributor to the racial disparity in blood pressure between Blacks and Whites. The research found that low vitamin D levels were associated with elevated blood pressure readings, accounting for a quarter of the difference between the two groups.
A recent study suggests that low vitamin D levels among black people may contribute to racial differences in hypertension. The research found that nearly 61% of blacks had vitamin D levels in the lowest one-fifth of the population sample, compared to 11% of whites.
The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released the first expert consensus document to help clinicians reduce hypertension risks in older adults. The guidelines recommend targeted blood pressure control measures, including medication selection, dose titration, and lifestyle changes.
A study published in the American Heart Association journal found a strong link between excessive screen time in children and narrowed arteries in the back of their eyes. Children who spent more hours watching TV or playing video games had narrower retinal arteriolar caliber, indicating future cardiovascular risk.
Research from the Emory/Georgia Tech Predictive Health Institute found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with stiffer arteries and impaired blood vessel function. Participants who increased their vitamin D levels showed improvements in vascular health and lower blood pressure.
A case study reports that singing lowered a 76-year-old woman's blood pressure from 240/120 mm Hg to acceptable levels for knee replacement surgery. The patient's blood pressure remained lower after continued singing for several hours, and she was cleared for successful surgery.
Researchers used catheter-based renal denervation to treat resistant hypertension in 106 adult patients, achieving significant reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure after six months. The treatment has shown efficacy in lowering blood pressure and may have applicability in managing other diseases such as heart failure and ...
A third of patients with resistant hypertension were found to have 'white coat' hypertension during ambulatory monitoring. The study suggests that those with true resistant hypertension show high blood pressure at work and during the night, but their cardiovascular outcomes are better than previously thought.
A University of Georgia study found a supervised, low-to-moderate intensity weight-lifting exercise program to be safe and beneficial for pregnant women. The research showed that participants increased their strength without experiencing musculoskeletal injuries or significant changes in blood pressure.
Researchers found that physically active participants experienced less increase in systolic blood pressure on high-salt diets compared to sedentary individuals. The study's findings suggest that increasing physical activity and reducing sodium intake can help lower blood pressure, particularly among those who are more sedentary.
Researchers examine if lowering blood pressure reduces kidney disease progression in a federally funded study. About half of the 100 patients will have their systolic pressure below 120 to measure its impact.
A study found that daytime sleep can facilitate cardiovascular recovery after mental stress, with participants who slept for at least 45 minutes experiencing lower average blood pressure. The researchers also noted a restorative effect of daytime sleep on sleepiness, with those who slept reporting lower scores.
A study found that patrons of black-owned barbershops who received regular blood pressure measurements and encouragement from barbers were nearly nine times more likely to see a physician than those who only received hypertension literature. The intervention led to a significant increase in men controlling their hypertension, with rate...
Researchers found a significant association between sugar-sweetened drink consumption and increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels. Higher glucose and fructose intake also contributed to higher blood pressure levels, particularly when combined with sodium.
A new study reveals that education is inversely correlated with high blood pressure, with educated individuals experiencing a significant decrease in blood pressure over time. The research also found that higher levels of education are associated with lower BMI, smoking rates, and alcohol consumption.
A study led by Brown University researcher Eric Loucks found a significant correlation between advanced education and lower blood pressure in both men and women. Women who completed 17 years of schooling or more had systolic blood pressure readings that were on average 3.26 mmHg lower than those who did not finish high school.
A new blood pressure measurement device using CASP has been developed to provide more accurate readings than current methods. The device, invented by scientists at the University of Leicester and HealthSTATS International, measures pressure close to the heart, leading to better treatment decisions and patient outcomes.
A double-blind study found that high-caffeine consuming boys experience a greater rush and more energy from caffeine compared to girls. The study also revealed differences in response to caffeine between genders, including increased blood pressure and heart rate in males.
The SCAST study found that candesartan did not reduce the risk of vascular death, stroke, or heart attack in patients with acute stroke and high blood pressure. In fact, it increased the risk of poor outcomes and low blood pressure-related symptoms.
The prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled globally, with women more likely to be obese than men. Meanwhile, high-income countries have shown impressive reductions in mean blood pressure and cholesterol levels, with some countries performing better than others.
Scientists have discovered a new group of sensory neurons in the mouse liver that mediate blood pressure regulation and metabolism. Drinking water triggers an elevation in blood pressure in sick and elderly people, and this effect is mediated by the TRPV4 ion channel.
Researchers discovered that deep brain stimulation can lower blood pressure in people with difficult-to-control high blood pressure. The treatment used electrical pulses to send signals to the brain, resulting in a significant decrease in blood pressure and allowing some patients to stop taking all their blood pressure medications.
A new study suggests that a storytelling approach can help African-Americans with hypertension control their blood pressure through diet and medication adherence. The approach, which involves recognizable community members sharing positive messages, was found to be effective in improving blood pressure control among patients.
Scientists at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio have discovered that sodium handling in the distal nephron is controlled by a local regulatory system. This system helps set blood pressure and its dysfunction leads to hypertension.
A recent study found that exposure to room light in the late evening can significantly suppress melatonin levels, leading to reduced sleep quality and increased risks of diabetes. The study's findings have important health implications for shift workers exposed to indoor lighting at night.
Patients with high blood pressure respond better to combination therapy from the start of treatment, with a mean reduction in systolic blood pressure of 6.5 mm Hg. After switching to combination therapy, patients who initially received monotherapy show improvement but not to the same extent as those on combination therapy from the start.
A new study published in The Lancet shows that starting treatment with two medicines instead of one produces better and faster results, and fewer side effects. This challenges popular medical practice and could change clinical practice worldwide.
Research suggests that breathing tobacco smoke can raise the blood pressure of children as young as 4 or 5 years old. Parents who smoke are more likely to have children with high blood pressure, even after adjusting for other risk factors.
A Washington State University study found that whey-based protein supplements can significantly reduce elevated blood pressure, resulting in a more than six-point reduction in average blood pressure. The study's findings have practical implications for personal health and the dairy industry.
A large study found implanted devices for heart failure patients are successful in 'real world' use, with survival rates comparable to those in clinical trials. Remote monitoring networks improved patient outcomes by providing earlier diagnoses and empowering patients to take charge of their health care.
The Symplicity HTN-2 trial shows that deactivating nerves in the kidneys using radiofrequency energy can significantly reduce blood pressure in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension. The study found a large reduction in systolic blood pressure, and the technique was applied without major complications.
A new study found that ICD patients often do not receive optimal medical therapy, while a promising anti-arrhythmic agent and mobile phone-based telemonitoring system showed significant improvements in heart rhythm and blood pressure control. The study also revealed no increased risk of cancer associated with statin use.
A new study found that automated remote patient monitoring did not improve outcomes for heart failure patients, despite daily interactions with healthcare clinicians. The system was compared to usual care based on national guidelines and showed no effect on hospitalization rates or mortality.
A new solar-powered device accurately measures systolic blood pressure with high accuracy, ideal for rural areas. The device costs $32 and has significant savings on battery usage, making it a promising tool to slow the rise in cardiovascular disease.
A study from Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute shows that barbers can improve hypertension control in African-American men by conducting monitoring, education and physician-referral programs. The intervention resulted in 20% more patients with controlled blood pressure compared to the comparison group.
Overweight children experience a stronger effect of body mass index (BMI) on blood pressure compared to normal-weight peers. Even modest reductions in BMI may have a substantial positive impact on blood pressure in overweight kids.
A study tracking over 1,000 children for 10 years found that increased BMI in overweight children doubles their blood pressure risk. Even a modest weight loss can lead to significant blood pressure reductions, while small increases can heighten the risk of hypertension.
A study of Caribbean families found that genetic factors influence aldosterone production and blood pressure in individuals of African descent. Genetic data revealed a strong association between aldosterone levels and diastolic blood pressure readings.
A recent study by CARDIAC in West Virginia found that nearly 20% of fifth-grade students have high blood pressure. The comprehensive screening program used upper-level students to help with readings and adapted to the chaotic school environment to measure blood pressure.
Researchers from Florida State University found that consuming watermelon daily can improve arterial function and lower aortic blood pressure in prehypertensive individuals. The study suggests that watermelon's natural source of L-citrulline may prevent the progression from prehypertension to hypertension.
Scientists have discovered a mechanism that raises blood pressure in pre-eclampsia, a potentially deadly condition during pregnancy. Researchers found that the protein angiotensinogen is oxidised and changes shape to release the hormone angiotensin, which then raises blood pressure.
A national study found that keeping blood pressure at 130/80 mm Hg reduced the risk of disease progression by 27 percent for patients with proteinuria. However, intensive lowering of blood pressure in all African-Americans did not slow disease progression.
A diet rich in walnuts and walnut oil may improve blood pressure responses to stress by lowering resting blood pressure and inflammation. The study found that adding flaxseed oil did not further lower blood pressure.
A study found that short and long sleep duration in early pregnancy are associated with increased mean third trimester systolic and diastolic blood pressure values. About 20.5% of women reported a normal sleep duration, while 13.7% slept six hours or less and 10.6% slept more than 10 hours per night.
Researchers have identified a protein called P450 that metabolizes arachidonic acid in blood vessel walls to create EETs, which relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. This discovery may lead to the development of new blood pressure-lowering agents and treatments for high blood pressure.
A new Stanford study examining pine-bark extract's effects on blood pressure found no significant benefit in lowering blood pressure or reducing other risk factors for heart disease. The study, which recruited 130 overweight individuals, used a Japanese-produced pine-bark extract and confirmed its safety but found no health benefits.
A 12-week randomized clinical trial found that pine bark extract did not improve risk factors for heart disease, despite its potential biological benefits. The study included 130 participants at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, who took either pine bark extract or a placebo once daily.
A study by the Congenital Cardiovascular Interventional Study Consortium found that stent implantation for aortic coarctation had an 86% intermediate success rate and 77% long-term success rate. The procedure was associated with a need for antihypertensive medication in 32% of patients.
A recent study suggests that aggressively treating hypertension in African Americans with kidney disease can significantly decrease the number of patients who lose kidney function and require dialysis. The study found a 25% reduction in end-stage kidney disease among those with protein in their urine.
A recent study has found that hardening of the arteries significantly increases the risk of mortality, with asymptomatic cases doubling the risk. The researchers recommend a simple ankle-brachial index test as a standard diagnostic tool for elderly patients.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have identified a biochemical pathway regulating blood pressure, involving nitric oxide signaling and proteins thrombospondin-1 (TSP1) and CD47. Blocking this pathway could lead to novel blood pressure-regulating drugs.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have discovered that water increases the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, raising alertness, blood pressure, and energy expenditure. Drinking water may also reduce fainting responses in blood donors by 20 percent, according to the study.
A mathematical model suggests that aggressively treating low blood pressure and cholesterol levels may harm some patients with diabetes. The study found that only a small proportion of patients at average risk received significant benefits from intensive treatment.
Researchers found that consuming dark chocolate can significantly reduce systolic blood pressure by 5mmHg, comparable to 30 minutes of moderate exercise. This effect is most pronounced in individuals with high blood pressure, potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular events by 20% over five years.
Recent guidelines call for lower target blood pressure levels in CKD patients, but a critical review finds the data is not definitively supported by scientific evidence. The author suggests that doctors should make individualized decisions about blood pressure control for their patients with kidney disease.
A recent NIH-supported study has discovered a novel pathway that may lead to the development of new treatments for high blood pressure. By increasing certain proteins in mouse blood vessels, researchers were able to relax the vessels and lower blood pressure, reducing damage to the kidneys compared to normal mice.
Researchers found that lowering salt intake is more effective than antihypertensive medications in controlling blood pressure for kidney patients. Achieving dry-weight through diet and dialysis prescription can also provide benefits to the heart.
A study published in the American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report found that reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption by one serving per day is associated with a significant decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure over 18 months. The researchers suggest that this reduction can lead to substantial health ben...
A large study found that frequent doctor visits can help diabetes patients lower their high blood pressure to normal levels more quickly. Patients who visited their primary care physicians at intervals of one month or less saw a faster decline in blood pressure, with an average time to reach normal levels of just 0.7 months.
A study published in Circulation found an association between sugary drink consumption and elevated blood pressure. Reducing sugar-sweetened beverage intake by just one serving per day was linked to a drop of 1.8 mm Hg in systolic pressure and 1.1 mm Hg in diastolic blood pressure over 18 months.