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Adverse Social Determinants of Health Linked to Treatment-resistant Hypertension in Black Americans

DAIC

Additionally, this risk was higher among Black American adults than white American adults, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health. Over a period of 9.5 years 24% of Black adults developed the condition compared with 15.9% of white adults.

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Abstract HUP9: Framing a Complex Multilevel Blood Pressure Intervention after Stroke or Myocardial Infarction

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP9-AHUP9, February 1, 2025. Background:Blood pressure (BP) management is crucial for secondary prevention of stroke and myocardial infarction (MI); however, optimal BP control remains a challenge, particularly among historically disenfranchised populations.

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OPTIMA-BP: empOwering PaTients in MAnaging Blood Pressure - protocol for a randomised parallel group study comparing use of Kvatchii web-based patient education portal as an addition to home blood pressure monitoring

Open Heart

Introduction Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is implicated in half of all strokes and myocardial infarctions. One-third of the adults in Scotland have hypertension yet only a quarter of them have their blood pressure (BP) controlled to target (<140/90 mm Hg).

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2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

METHODS:The AHA, through its Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States and globally to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update with review of published literature through the year before writing.

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Abstract WP102: Evaluating Door to Blood Pressure Treatment Goals in Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP102-AWP102, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:2022 Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) guidelines encourage treatment of blood pressure (BP) as soon as possible following identification of ICH. Following the intervention, 90.9%

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Abstract WMP104: Influence of Living Arrangements and Within Household Communications on Blood Pressure Control Among Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP104-AWMP104, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Social support plays a vital role in shaping health behaviors and may impact disease outcomes such as blood pressure (BP) control.

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Abstract NS3: Nurse Led Interventions Improve the Timeliness of Blood Pressure Reduction in Patients Presenting With Acute Nontraumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS3-ANS3, February 1, 2024. Introduction:The 2022 AHA/ASA Guidelines for Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) recommend initiating treatment and lowering blood pressure (BP) within 2 hours of ICH onset and reaching the target systolic BP of 130-150mmHg within one hour of treatment initiation.