While studies have demonstrated the separate positive effects of sodium reduction and the DASH diet on blood pressure and cholesterol, few have reported on the combined benefits of these interventions.
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In a recent study, researchers assessed the accuracy of several blood pressure thresholds in diagnosing hypertension via home blood pressure measurements.
According to the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT), intensive blood pressure treatment is associated with higher rates of adverse events vs standard treatment, despite its beneficial...
In a recent study, researchers assessed the impact of body weight on blood pressure levels throughout one’s lifetime. Findings were presented at the American Heart Association’s Joint Scientific Sessions...
A recent study investigated the effects of intensive systolic blood pressure treatment on cardiovascular outcomes among participants with prediabetes and normoglycemia.
Previous studies have shown that cardiovascular disease risk is highest among patients at or above 140/90 mm Hg. However, a new review may contradict this evidence. To see results of the study, including...
Researchers investigated the value of cumulative systolic and diastolic BP measurements in the prediction of future cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality.
