Many experts knew that the estrogen in oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy pills was beneficial to the heart. New studies, however, suggest otherwise.
Women are More Uninformed of Warning Signs of Stroke Than Men
June 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new study from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada suggests that about one-third of Canadian women are uninformed of the signs and symptoms of stroke, as well the treatment options. They are thus more likely to suffer or die from the complications of stroke compared to men.
19% of Young Adults Have High Blood Pressure: Study
May 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new study has found that about 19% of young adults may have high blood pressure. Researchers analyzed the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health), which is supported by the National Institutes of Health.
New Drug Combination Therapy for Hypertension
May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Takeda Global Research & Development Center, Inc. U.S. has declared the results from clinical studies of the investigational combination of certain medications, such as azilsartan medoxomil and chlorthalidone (CLD). Such combination was shown to lower the systolic blood pressure compared to olmesartan medoxomil and hydrochlorothiazide. Furthermore, azilsartan medoxomil plus CLD decreased the systemic blood pressure. Such readings were done through a 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) system.
Long-Term Treatment Using TRIBENZOR™ Effective and Well-Tolerated Regardless Of Age: Study
May 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
An analysis of the long-term effectiveness and safety of amlodipine besylate, olmesartan medoxomil, and hydrochlorothiazide (OM/AML + HCTZ) in hypertension patients lesser than, equal to, and greater than 65 years of age, has shown that the triple therapy at Week 52 was both well-tolerated and effective in maintaining the blood pressure reductions observed in the pivotal study regardless of age.
Caffeine and Its Effect in Increasing Blood Pressure
May 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It has been a known fact that lifestyle modifications help prevent and control blood pressure levels. A relevant study entitled the Effect of Coffee on Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease among Hypertensive Individuals: Meta-Analysis will be presented in line with American Society of Hypertension, Inc.’s 26th Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition.
Is There a Clinical Association Between Psoriasis and Hypertension?
May 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dermatologists from University of California Davis discovered that individuals who have both hypertension and psoriasis are more likely to have higher blood pressure, compared to individuals without psoriasis. Furthermore, they need more medications to control severe hypertension. Although the link between high blood pressure and psoriasis still needs further research, the study implies a significant association between psoriasis and hypertension severity.
Proper Timing to Enhance Effect of Heart Drugs
May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new Canadian research explains that anti-hypertensive medications lose their effectiveness when taken in the morning. Such drugs, known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, actually provide optimum effect when taken at night.
Clot-Busting Treatment Not Available For Many Stroke Victims
May 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to a recent study published in the May issue of Neurology, a American Academy of Neurology medical journal, more than fourteen percent of all strokes occur during sleep, which prevents most from obtaining clot-busting treatment.
Nitric Oxide May Cure Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, New Research Implies
May 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension struggle with severe symptoms, which include shortness of breath, exhaustion and a lack of vitality. Moreover, the disease, which is more common in women, often claims the patient’s life within a few years of its development. The currently available methods of treatment can slow down the progression of the disease and improve the symptoms; a cure, however, has thus far been unavailable.
