Masked Hypertension in Nearly 17 Million American Adults
Masked hypertension is more common among males, those with diabetes and older adults.
Masked hypertension is more common among males, those with diabetes and older adults.
Health risks may appear even at levels once considered safe, researchers contend.
These findings were seen in the oldest adults with hypertension and free from comorbidities.
Prevention of obesity, HTN and diabetes could substantially reduce onset of heart failure.
A new statement from the American Heart Association warns of link between midlife hypertension and its associated risk for dementia.
According to this study, as many as 100,000 deaths can be prevented each year with aggressive BP control efforts in high-risk Americans.