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Study Links Microaggressions to Higher Post-Birth Blood Pressure

DAIC

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. Between these two groups, there was an average top number blood pressure difference of 7.55

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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. All the interns at the Univeristy of Gondar Specialized Referral Hospital were approached. Epi-Data version 3.1 was used for data entry and exported to STATA 17 for data management and analysis.

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Postpartum Ambulatory Blood Pressure and New-Onset Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

JAMA Cardiology

This cohort study examines risk factors and characterizes outcomes for postpartum individuals with ongoing hypertension and severe hypertension following hospital discharge through a hospital system’s remote blood pressure management program.

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Arm position effect on blood pressure readings: 5 things to know

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Insufficient arm support can lead to an overestimated blood pressure reading of almost 7mmHG and a potential misdiagnosis of hypertension, according to a study published Oct. 7 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Managing Elevated Blood Pressure in the Hospital

NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

For the first time, a professional organization offers guidance for managing asymptomatic elevated BP in the hospital and at discharge.

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The effect of enhanced external counterpulsation on anxiety and depression in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MethodsA cohort of 100 patients diagnosed with PAF at the Fuzhou First Hospital between January 2023 and June 2024 were enrolled in this study. ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) on anxiety and depression in patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF).MethodsA

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Less sitting tied to lower blood pressure in older adults: Kaiser study 

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Reducing the amount of time older adults spend sitting could help improve their blood pressure, according to a study published March 27 in JAMA Network Open.