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Adherence to proper blood pressure measurements among interns at the university of Gondar specialized referral hospital

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Accurate blood pressure measurement is essential for proper diagnosis and management of patients, especially those with hypertension. The survey included questions about devices used, patient's information, and blood pressure measurement techniques. Epi-Data version 3.1 95% CI: 7.19, 13.9).

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Study: Young Athletes at Risk for Elevated Blood Pressure Rates, Future Cardiovascular Complications

DAIC

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs in 47% of adults in the U.S., Over time, hypertension weakens the heart, blood vessels and kidneys, paving the way for potential stroke or heart attack. Often referred to as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease and early death.

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Pharmacists delivering hypertension care services: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundCommunity-based models of care with the involvement of pharmacists and other nonphysician healthcare professionals can help improve blood pressure (BP) control. Pharmacist interventions included patient education in 88%, feedback to healthcare providers in 49%, and patient reminders in 24% of the studies.

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Comparative effectiveness of exercise interventions on arterial stiffness in individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Studies were assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool and analyzed with a random-effects network meta-analysis.ResultsThe review included 2,034 participants from 43 studies.

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Home Blood Pressure Measurements Are Not Performed According to Guidelines and Standardized Education Is Urgently Needed

Hypertension Journal

BACKGROUND:Patient education is needed to perform home blood pressure measurement (HBPM) according to blood pressure (BP) guidelines. Participants completed a 30-item online survey on whether they followed guideline recommendations and the education they received for HBPM.

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Biosocial predictors and blood pressure goal attainment among postmenopausal women with hypertension

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Objectives In postmenopausal states, women may not maintain blood pressure (BP) in the same way as men, even though most women follow their treatment plans and prescriptions more consistently than men. Biological and lifestyle factors influence the progression of hypertension in postmenopausal women (PMW). Results Of the patients, 56.4%

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Study shows aerobic exercise performed in the evening benefits elderly hypertensives more than morning exercise

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Aerobic training is known to regulate blood pressure more effectively when practiced in the evening than in the morning.