Flavan-3-ol Intake Appears to Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Reduction comparable to adherence to Mediterranean diet or moderate reduction in salt
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Surgeon General Issues Call to Action for Hypertension Control
Three specific goals can drive change in hypertension control in the United States
Blood Pressure Measurement Proficiency Lacking Among Medical Students
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly.
Blood Pressure Screening Recommended for Pre-eclampsia During Pregnancy
Grade B recommendation is suggested for substantial net benefit in screening for pre-eclampsia.
Intensive HTN Control in Older Patients Lowers Cardiovascular Risks
Intensive BP control is linked to reductions in MACE, cardiovascular mortality and heart failure.
ACP, AAFP Increase BP Treatment Threshold for Healthy Adults
The new guideline says that therapy should begin after systolic BP meets or exceeds 150 mm Hg.
Blood Pressure Readings in Clinic May be Underestimated
Young, lean patients can have hypertension and may be missed during regular exams, researchers find.
Yoga Proves Beneficial in Patients with Pre-Hypertension
Patients who added yoga to a healthy lifestyle experienced a decrease in their blood pressure levels.
Omega-3 Intake Associated with Reduced BP in Young, Healthy Adults
This study found that higher blood levels of fatty acids were linked with lower blood pressure.
USPSTF Recommends Preeclampsia Screening with Periodic BP Measurements
The USPSTF suggests that there is substantial net benefit for preeclampsia screening with BP measurements throughout pregnancy.
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