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Novel pharmacological approaches to lowering blood pressure and managing hypertension

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 07 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41569-025-01131-4 Hypertension is the leading cause of death globally but has low rates of diagnosis and treatment.

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Insomnia and lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in teens

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Teenagers who do not get the recommended amount of sleep may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025.

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3 Mistakes Most People Make About High Blood Pressure.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

High blood pressure is one of the biggest killers on the planet. Most people do not know when they have high blood pressure. Managing blood pressure is about getting good data. Most people, if they are lucky, have their blood pressure measured in their doctors’ office once a year.

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Study Links Microaggressions to Higher Post-Birth Blood Pressure

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Photo: American Heart Association tim.hodson Tue, 01/14/2025 - 16:05 Jan. 9, 2025 Gender-based racism through microaggressions may be linked to higher blood pressure postpartum and beyond, according to new research published in Hypertension , a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. mm Hg and 1.43

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2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

The 2025 AHA Statistical Update is the product of a full years worth of effort in 2024 by dedicated volunteer clinicians and scientists, committed government professionals, and AHA staff members.

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Medtronic Presents New Data, Clinical Milestones at CRT 2025

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tim.hodson Mon, 03/10/2025 - 11:17 At the Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2025 conference in Washington, D.C., The analysis of data from SCAARon the Prevail coronary paclitaxel drug-coated balloon (DCB) will be presented as a late-breaking clinical trial at Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2025 in Washington, D.C.

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Five Tests To Assess Your Heart Health In The New Year.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Blood Pressure High blood pressure is the risk factor responsible for the greatest number of deaths worldwide 2. For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. Blood pressure is easy to check. 2025 is a New Year.