Research across Hypertension
Related studies from across the Hypertension family.
Structured exercise may improve blood pressure and outcomes in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Structured exercise may help manage high blood pressure during pregnancy
This scoping review examines structured exercise interventions, including aerobic training, resistance training, stretching, and yoga, for w…
New research suggests that structured exercises like yoga and resistance training could improve health for pregnant women with high blood pr…
Unified cardiometabolic disease framework links T2DM, ASCVD, HFpEF, MASLD, hypertension, and CKD via shared pathophysiology
New Framework Links Heart and Kidney Health in Diabetes
This guideline provides a narrative review of the unified cardiometabolic disease (UCD) continuum. It argues that conditions like T2DM, ASCV…
Experts suggest that diabetes, heart failure, and kidney disease may share a single underlying cause rather than being separate conditions.
21% hypertension prevalence in transgender adults: meta-analysis of cardiovascular morbidities
Transgender adults face high rates of heart disease
This meta-analysis of observational studies reports pooled prevalence of major cardiovascular morbidities among transgender adults aged ≥18 …
One in five transgender adults has high blood pressure, and many have heart disease, a new analysis finds.
Ultra-processed food consumption is associated with higher risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of heart disease
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 46 studies indicates that higher ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is associated with a 9% …
Eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease in new research.
Triple antihypertensive therapy lowers systolic BP by 5.4 mmHg more than dual therapy
Triple drug therapy lowers blood pressure more than double therapy
This meta-analysis of randomized trials involving 13,461 adults with hypertension found that triple antihypertensive therapy reduced systoli…
Adding a third medication can significantly lower high blood pressure and improve control rates for adults compared to using only two drugs.
Patients with cardiovascular diseases show measurable prevalence of active cancer across multiple conditions
Heart disease patients show measurable risk of developing various cancers
This systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed 4,759,695 patients to determine the prevalence of active cancer in individuals with variou…
New data shows that people with heart conditions like stroke or heart failure have a measurable rate of active cancer cases.
E-Coach WeChat model improves chronic disease self-management scores in hypertension patients
Digital Coaching Improves Management for Patients with Hypertension
This randomized controlled trial of 250 middle-aged and elderly hypertension patients found that the E-Coach platform integrated with WeChat…
A new digital coaching model using a mobile platform helped patients manage hypertension and improve their daily exercise habits.
Genetic Architecture of Pulmonary Artery Diameter and Shared Systemic Vascular Biology
Genetic markers linked to lung artery size in COPD patients
A large-scale meta-analysis identifies 44 independent genetic signals influencing pulmonary artery diameter, highlighting shared pathways wi…
New data links specific genetic markers to the size of pulmonary arteries, potentially helping us understand heart and lung health in COPD.
Health literacy is moderately associated with improved self-care behaviors in patients with multiple chronic diseases
Better health literacy helps people manage chronic diseases more effectively
This meta-analysis of 138 studies found a moderate positive association (r = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.26-0.31) between health literacy and self-care …
Understanding medical information and using digital tools can help people with chronic conditions like diabetes or heart failure manage thei…
Adverse Childhood Experiences are associated with increased odds of metabolic syndrome and hyperglycemia
Childhood Trauma Linked to Higher Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 eligible papers found that individuals with at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) h…
Early childhood trauma is linked to higher risks of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and other components of metabolic syndrome in adu…
Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Preservative-Free versus Preserved Latanoprost for Glaucoma
Preservative-Free Latanoprost Cuts Eye Redness Risk
A meta-analysis of 1880 eyes compares preservative-free latanoprost to preserved versions, evaluating IOP reduction and ocular surface safet…
A new analysis finds preservative-free latanoprost lowers eye redness risk by 34% while matching standard drops' pressure control after 4 we…
Higher Systolic Blood Pressure Time in Target (SBP TTR) associated with 10% lower risk of poor kidney outcomes
Keeping Blood Pressure Within Target Range Helps Protect Your Kidney Health
This post hoc analysis of the STEP trial involved 4924 adults with hypertension to evaluate the relationship between systolic blood pressure…
Staying within your target blood pressure range more often can significantly lower your risk of developing chronic kidney disease.