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ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the association between the weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) and the prevalence of hypertension in U.S. adults.MethodsData were sourced from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2005–2018. In our cross-sectional study, we focused on the non-institutional U.S.
IntroductionBased on office blood pressure (BP) values, hypertension is categorized into three stages: stage 1 (140159/9099mmHg), stage 2 (160179/100109mmHg), and stage 3 (180/110mmHg). At the same time, there are a number of alternatives available for treating MHT.
AimTo evaluate the real-life effectiveness and safety of hydrogen inhalation (HI) therapy as an additional treatment in Chinese adults with hypertension.MethodsThis observational, retrospective clinical study included hypertensive patients receiving routine antihypertensives with or without HI initiation from 2018 to 2023.
Objective The prevalence of hyperuricemia and hypertension is steadily increasing, and these conditions often share common risk factors. This study aimed to investigate the association among hyperuricemia, hypertension, and all-cause mortality in a nationally representative U.S. population.
BackgroundThe association between healthy lifestyle and American Heart Association (AHA) Life's Essential 8 (LE8) score and apparent treatment-resistant hypertension(aTRH)remains uncertain. to 0.20) for uncontrolled hypertension with 12 and 34 antihypertensive drugs, respectively. to 0.76) and 0.07 (95% CI, 0.02
ObjectiveTo explore the risk factors for cardiotoxicity in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) tumors treated with fluorouracil drugs.MethodsThis study included patients with GI tumors who received fluorouracil at our hospital between January 2018 and April 2022. The demographic and clinical characteristics were collected.
Complex cases included patients with large defects (25mm), multiple or fenestrated ASDs, deficient posterior-inferior rim <3mm, deficient retro-aortic rim <5mm, pulmonary hypertension, septal malalignment, and pregnancy. Patients were categorized into two groups based on the complexity of their cases (simple vs. complex ASD cases).
BackgroundValsartan was recalled by the US Food and Drug Administration in July 2018 for carcinogenic impurities, resulting in a drug shortage and management challenges for valsartan users. 1.29]) within 6 months after the recall.ConclusionsThe valsartan recall and shortage affected hypertensive patients.
Hypertension, Ahead of Print. Blood pressure guidelines serve as a beacon of best practice for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. The many cultural and societal differences in hypertension risk factors and management patterns across geographic regions support the need for geographically distinct international guidelines.
Introduction Extensive cross-sectional evidence has demonstrated an association between psychological distress (PD) and hypertension. In 2018-2019, participants reported if they had diagnosed with hypertension by a doctor or nurse. Logistic regression was used to assess the association between PD and hypertension.
BackgroundTriglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and hypertension were well-established risk factors for stroke. And TyG index was associated with hypertension. However, no prior study has investigated the interactive effects of the TyG index and hypertension on stroke. 3.48; Synergy index: 4.13, 95% CI, 2.73–6.25).
Methods Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted between 2005 and 2018 were analyzed. This study aims to identify the sources of gender disparities in mortality rates and quantify the extent to which these factors mediate the gender differences in all-cause mortality. 1.68] and 1.60 (95%CI:1.43–1.80)
IntroductionThe present study aimed to examine the additive interaction of family medical history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and self-reported hypertension and diabetes on the diagnosis of CVD among older adults aged 45 years and above in India. The total sample size for the study was 58,734 older adults aged 45 years and above.
He has a medical hx notable for hypertension, hyperlipidemia and previous tobacco use disorder. Uncontrolled coronary spasm may be associated with serious arrhythmias , including cardiac arrest ( Looi et al — Postgrad Med, 2012 ; Tan et al — Eur Heart J Case Rep, 2018 ; Chevalier et al — JACC, 1998 ; Rodriguez-Manero — EP Europace, 2018 ).
billion on cardiovascular disease from 2018 to 2019, including costs from health care services, medicines, and lost productivity due to death. The framework outlines opportunities for the broader integration of the technology into the workflow for screening and diagnosing cardiovascular disease, using AFib and Hypertension as examples.
BackgroundThis real‐world evaluation considers an algorithm designed to detect patients with potentially undiagnosed hypertension, receiving routine care, in a large health system in Hawaiʻi. had been diagnosed with hypertension, 2.7% had no evidence of hypertension. Among the eligible patients (N=13 364), 52.6%
HTN stage was defined according to AHA’s 2018 guidelines. The chi-squared test compared sociodemographic characteristics between HTN stages I and II.Results:Data from 1580 hypertensive participants with blood pressure readings over 130/80 mmHg with or without anti-hypertensive treatment was analyzed. mmHg, respectively.
We aimed to define the prevalence of systemic hypertension in MMD patients and characterize its evolution after cerebral revascularization.METHODSPatients with MMD treated with extracranial‐intracranial bypass from 2014 to 2018 were retrospectively enrolled. respectively. respectively. 1.09]), body mass index (OR, 1.08 [95% CI, 1.03–1.13]),
The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from a middle-aged man with known hypertension — who presented to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) for CP ( C hest P ain ) over the preceding 2-3 days. QUESTIONS: How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? Should you activate the cath lab? If not — What next?
Generalized linear models with Poisson distribution were used to examine the prevalence and prevalence ratios of self‐reported hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, smoking, and overweight/obesity among Asian subgroups compared with US‐born NHW adults.
Methods Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2015–2018 were collected and analyzed. Stratified analysis and interaction tests were carried out according to hypertension, diabetes and age. Hypertension and diabetes interacted with high-risk sleep patterns, but age did not.
Hypertension, Ahead of Print. Hypertension control remains a significant challenge globally.1 1 Even in Europe, a region that has produced some of the best science on managing hypertension, the control rates of hypertension is poor, ranging between ~20% and 40% for most countries.2
The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from a middle-aged woman — who presented with low back pain, shortness of breath and marked hypertension — but no CP ( C hest P ain ). Today's patient is a middle-aged woman who presented with low back pain, shortness of breath and marked hypertension — but no chest pain. The KEY lies in the history.
Methods Data were obtained from the electronic medical records of all adult patients at three hospitals between 1 January 2018, and 31 December 2022. Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, age, vegetation size (>10 mm), S. Two predictive models, logistic regression and BN, were used. Results A total of 542 patients [mean (SD) age, 49.6
The applicability of the ES in high-altitude areas was evaluated according to the validation standards of the 2018 Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation/European Society of Hypertension/International Organization for Standardization (AAMI/ESH/ISO) Collaboration Statement. mmHg vs. 76.53 ± 14.07 mmHg;
I've previously discussed the interesting correlation of a qR pattern in lead V1 in patients with RVH — as strongly suggesting associated pulmonary hypertension ( See ECG Blog #234 and Blog #248 ). The QRS is not wide enough for a complete RBBB — and, lateral limb leads I and aVL both lack terminal S waves.
We aimed to determine whether selfreported risk factors serve as reliable proxies and predict stroke and dementiarelated mortality.Methods and ResultsWe used crosssectional data from the NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) from 1999 to 2018 linked to National Death Index records.
Hypertension, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:The long-term benefit of achieving the Japanese Society of Hypertension home systolic blood pressure (SBP) target of <125 mm Hg has not been fully evaluated. Findings were similar in the subgroup of high-risk patients (those with diabetes or stroke history).CONCLUSIONS:These
Data on HT‐related emergency department (ED) visits are limited.Methods and ResultsA retrospective analysis of 177 450 HT patient ED visits from the 2009 to 2018 Nationwide Emergency Department Sample was conducted. HT volumes and HT‐related ED visits increased from 2009 to 2018. Length of stay was 3.1 days (interquartile range, 1.6–5.9
The study is the largest and most robust of its kind to date, examining 102,475 Hello Heart users with high BP (hypertension) between January 2018 and December 2022. Users were equipped with Hello Heart’s connected heart health monitor and mobile app with digital coaching. of their body weight.
Methods Cross-sectional study conducted between 2018 and 2021 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control rates of hypertension, dyslipidaemia and diabetes were compared between the periods before (N=2416, 45.2% The SES gap did not increase except for hypertension awareness. to 1.53) and 0.70 (0.53
Method Retrospective analysis of STEMI patients treated with PCI from April 2018 to April 2021 in Fuyang People’s Hospital. Lasso regression was used to screen the risk factors for the first occurrence of MACE in patients, and multifactorial logistic regression analysis was used to construct a prediction model.
However, It is surprising even in chronic pulmonary hypertension , the degree of RVH is not constant and homogenous.This is because , different parts of RV chamber has different wall thickness.Further, the pressure distribution from PA to RV is uneven. 2018 Jan;20(1):16-37. Eur J Heart Fail. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.1029. Epub 2017 Oct 16.
Reliability of self-reported risk factors was high in overweight (F1 0.81) and diabetes (F1 0.71), moderate in hearing impairment (F1 0.59) and hypertension (F1 0.56) and low in hypercholesterolemia (F1 0.49) and kidney disease (F1 0.25).
AAMRs were stable in recent years for Non-Hispanic (NH) Asian or Pacific Islanders (2018-2020; APC (11.7 [-0.9, NH Black, NH White, and Hispanic men had a significant increase in AAMR from 2017 (APC 4.9), 2016 (APC 5.1), and 2018 (APC 7.0) Ischemic heart disease (AAMR 2.0), hypertensive disease (AAMR 1.7), and cardiac arrest (AAMR 1.4)
The model consisted of six variables, and one point was awarded for each: atrial fibrillation, large artery atherosclerosis, large vessel occlusion, obesity, prior anti-hypertensive medication usage and if patients age was 18-39 or > 69. Risk of positive findings was 6.2% for score of 0, 26.1% for score of 1, 65.0%
We present the cumulative percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) data of all comers (stable angina and acute coronary syndromes [ACS]) who presented to Hadi Clinic between January 2018 and December 2020. A total of 567 patients underwent coronary catheterisation for the three-year period between January 2018 and December 2020.
Background:The STRACK project aims to improve post-stroke patient management and the transition from acute to primary care thanks to improvements in patient pathways and monitoring cardiovascular risk factors: heart failure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, dyslipidemia and hypertension.
The majority (77%) of MSU patients received anti-hypertensive medications while in the MSU. In the EMS cohort, only patients seen between 8 am to 8 pm, corresponding to the operating hours of the MSU, were included. Initial systolic blood pressure in the hospital was significantly higher for EMS compared to MSU patients (166 vs 157, p=0.011).
The purpose of this study is to clarify the incidence rate of IHOS among hospitalized patients and to investigate the risk factors associated with IHOS.Methods:Patients consecutively admitted to the Nippon Medical School hospital between April 2018 and March 2023 were assessed. Stroke group had higher mortality (14.9%
Patients aged 58-81, with three males and two females, who underwent spinal angiography and a repeat angiogram in 1-9 days between 2018 and 2022 at two Denver institutions. Four of the five were hypertensive. Notably, our study is the largest single practice case series to date. One patient had confusion and a seizure.
Therefore, we examined the temporal trends in cardiovascular conditions among Chinese, Filipino, and Asian Indian adults living in the U.S.Methods:We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using the 2004-2018 National Health Interview Survey.
Between 2016 and 2018, 3285 MESA participants from 6 field centers underwent comprehensive speckle-tracking echocardiography with passive leg raise maneuver, Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire, 6-minute walk test, arterial stiffness assessment, and proteomics (including NT-proBNP [N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide]).Results:Median
We aim to study if patients with severe cervical myalgias and FHP have an increased risk of posterior circulation stroke.Methods:We identified all adult patients with posterior circulation stroke and diagnosis of cervical myalgia at Loyola University Medical Center from January 2018 to January 2023. The average C2 tilt of cases was 22.9
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