Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Background Worldwide obesity has a high prevalence, as well as carries a high risk of several chronic diseases, including hypertension. Studies of the association between obesity and ambulatory blood pressure (BP) are scarce and most use only body mass index (BMI) as indicator of adiposity.
MIBHS
OCTOBER 31, 2024
There are numerous factors that can lead to cardiomegaly, ranging from temporary conditions to chronic diseases. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Beta-blockers , which slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
APRIL 12, 2024
Healthspan A common refrain I hear is, “ I have no interest in living longer if I do not have a good quality of life ” However, one of the single biggest factors impacting your quality of life will be whether or not you have a major chronic disease. Less gastroesophageal reflux disease. Less high blood pressure.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
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Journal of the American Heart Association
JANUARY 16, 2024
BackgroundHigh blood pressure affects approximately 116 million adults in the United States. Prediction models and clinical studies have shown that reducing clinician inertia alone is sufficient to reach the target of ≥80% blood pressure control. It is the leading risk factor for death and disability across the world.
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes
MARCH 26, 2025
BACKGROUND:Remote health management programs utilizing evidence-based algorithm-driven virtual care solutions for chronic disease management offer a novel approach to addressing implementation gaps for conditions such as hypertension. Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print.
Physiologically Speaking
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
During exercise, heart rate increases, blood pressure rises, cortisol and other stress hormones are released, and free radicals are produced that cause oxidative damage to DNA, proteins, and lipids. Physically active individuals have lower blood pressure and higher levels of antioxidants compared to sedentary people.
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