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Potential Long-Term Benefit of Home Systolic Blood Pressure Below 125 mm?Hg for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: The J-HOP Study Extended

Hypertension Journal

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. 2.00] for overall cardiovascular disease and 2.68 [95% CI, 1.34–5.38]

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What Cardiometabolic Clinicians Can Be Thankful For This Year

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The study found reductions in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), inflammation markers, and systolic blood pressure, making it a promising dual-purpose medication for managing obesity-related complications. Takeaways for Cardiometabolic Clinicians The past year has seen remarkable advances in the field of cardiometabolic health.

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Best Supplements For Heart Health.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis examined a range of commonly used supplements and whether they improved cardiovascular risk factors like blood pressure and cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and stroke. Heart attacks (Myocardial infarctions) were reduced by 15%, and coronary artery disease was reduced by 14%.

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What To Do If You Have An Early Family History Of Heart Disease

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Here is what I DON’T consider as early heart disease. He had high blood pressure and high cholesterol most of his life, and he wasn’t great at taking his tablets.” ” Here is what I DO consider as early heart disease. The same is true of uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure.

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Lifestyle Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcification among Male Endurance Athletes

Physiologically Speaking

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a measure of atherosclerosis and a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease. Athletes with a family history of coronary artery disease had a 174% greater risk of CAC ≥100 and a staggering 335% increased risk of CAC ≥400.

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Who Is At Risk for Heart Disease?

AMS Cardiology

Family history – If a close family member has had heart disease, it can raise your risk. High blood pressureHypertension is a significant risk factor for heart disease. Routine blood pressure checks are essential to maintaining a healthy heart as high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

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.