Research across Hypertension
Related studies from across the Hypertension family.
Evaluating the Impact of Digital Health Interventions on Chronic Disease Self-Care Outcomes
Digital health tools show mixed results for managing chronic diseases
Digital tools show promise for heart failure monitoring but lack consistent evidence for improving medication adherence or general diabetes …
New data shows that while digital tools like apps can help heart failure patients monitor their health, they may not improve medication habi…
Ambulatory hypertension in pediatric chronic kidney disease patients increases risk of left ventricular hypertrophy
High Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Changes in Children
This meta-analysis of 51 studies involving 6509 children with chronic kidney disease found that ambulatory hypertension is associated with i…
New data shows a strong link between high blood pressure and heart muscle thickening in children with chronic kidney disease.
Pharmacist-led telepharmacy may improve medication adherence and reduce blood pressure in patients with NCDs
Pharmacist Led Telepharmacy May Improve Medication Adherence For Chronic Illness
This systematic review analyzed 21 trials involving 5440 participants to evaluate pharmacist-led telepharmacy for managing non-communicable …
Remote pharmacist services through phone or video may help patients with high blood pressure and diabetes stick to their daily medication pl…
Individualized six-phase antithrombotic strategy leads to left ventricular thrombus resolution and neurological recovery
New strategy helps manage heart blood clots after heart attack
This case report describes an individualized six-phase antithrombotic strategy for a 27-year-old male with myocardial infarction, stroke, hy…
A tailored six-phase treatment plan helped a young man recover fully from a stroke and heart attack while successfully clearing dangerous bl…
Multi-target therapies may address combined hypertension and dyslipidemia pathophysiology
Multi-Target Therapies May Address Combined Hypertension and High Cholesterol
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on synergistic mechanisms of hypertension and dyslipidemia, highlighting the RAAS/PPAR axis, AMP…
Combining treatments like statins and RAAS inhibitors may offer a more precise way to manage both high blood pressure and cholesterol levels…
Bedtime antihypertensive dosing shows no cardiovascular benefit over morning dosing
Bedtime vs. Morning Blood Pressure Meds: No Clear Winner
A meta-analysis of randomized trials compared bedtime versus morning administration of antihypertensives. No evidence of a difference in maj…
Taking blood pressure medication at bedtime did not reduce heart attacks, strokes, or deaths more than morning dosing in a large analysis of…
Vascular smooth muscle cell immune interactions drive remodeling across cardiovascular diseases
How blood vessel cells drive heart disease and high blood pressure
This narrative review synthesizes mechanisms of VSMC-immune interactions in atherosclerosis, hypertension, aortic aneurysms, and arteritis. …
A new review reveals how blood vessel cells change in heart disease, high blood pressure, and more.
Preoperative comorbidities linked to reduced weight loss after metabolic and bariatric surgery in adults
Pre-existing health conditions may slightly reduce weight loss after surgery
A meta-analysis of twenty-three studies reveals that mental illness, diabetes, and sleep apnea are associated with slightly lower weight los…
Adults with mental illness or diabetes before surgery saw slightly less weight loss. Other conditions like high blood pressure did not affec…
Renal denervation value framework prioritizes efficacy and safety for Chinese hospital procurement
Experts build framework to assess renal denervation therapy value in China
This narrative review constructs a comprehensive value assessment framework for renal denervation (RDN) therapy in Chinese hospitals. The fr…
A new framework helps Chinese hospitals evaluate renal denervation therapy by weighing factors like safety, efficacy, and patient value.
Mechanical shear stress influences endothelial RNA methylation in atherosclerosis and pulmonary arterial hypertension
Mechanical forces on blood vessel cells may change how they repair themselves
This narrative review examines the interplay between hemodynamic shear stress and epitranscriptomic mechanisms in endothelial cells. The aut…
New review suggests blood flow forces might alter how RNA works in cells lining our vessels, potentially affecting heart and lung health.
Eating later in the biological day is associated with impaired glucose regulation and reduced insulin sensitivity
Eating later in the day is linked to worse blood sugar and heart health markers
This narrative review examines chrononutrition in obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Findings indicate that…
A review suggests eating later in the biological day is associated with impaired glucose regulation and reduced insulin sensitivity in peopl…
Bosentan lowers treatment failure risk in neonates with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn by 73%
Bosentan therapy lowers treatment failure for newborns with persistent lung pressure issues
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated bosentan for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. The pooled analysis showed…
A new analysis shows bosentan therapy reduces treatment failure for newborns with persistent pulmonary hypertension compared to control trea…
Questions about Pregnancy induced hypertension
Does planned early birth reduce maternal morbidity in late preterm hypertensive disorders of pregnancy?
Planned early birth for late preterm hypertensive disorders reduces maternal morbidity and stillbirth risk compared to waiting longer.
Full answer →What factors predict retinopathy in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy?
Early onset of disease, severe protein in urine, and low red blood cell levels predict retinopathy in hypertensive pregnancy disorders.
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