Heart attack patients: do you still need beta blockers? A cardiologist explains
As a cardiologist, I frequently meet patients who have stopped taking medicines that could keep them alive.
Often it’s because they’ve seen a dramatic headline...
Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure?
Apple has announced a package of health features, alongside the launch of the new Apple Watch Series 11, including an alert that the wearer may have high blood...
Marijuana may triple death risk in high blood pressure
A study from Georgia State University has found that using marijuana could increase the risk of dying from high blood pressure by more than...
Understanding big causes of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure, often called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious issues like heart disease, strokes, and kidney...
This study reveals risks of popular blood pressure drug
A new study from Columbia University has brought important news for people who take medicine to control high blood pressure.
The study followed more than...
Why taking blood pressure pills at night could save your life
A new study from the University of Vigo has found a simple but powerful way to help people with high blood pressure lower their...
These two drugs can treat high blood pressure effectively
A new study from Geisinger Medical Center shows that two types of drugs used to treat high blood pressure—ACE inhibitors and ARBs—are both effective.
However,...
Higher blood pressure at age 7 may predict heart disease risk decades later
A new long-term study shows that children with high blood pressure at just 7 years old may be at a greater risk of dying...
New drug can control both high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease
A new drug called baxdrostat may help people who have both chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled high blood pressure.
According to early findings shared at...
Common blood pressure drugs may not prevent heart attacks
A major new study has found that beta blockers—drugs often prescribed after a heart attack—may not actually help certain patients.
This discovery could change how...