Community health workers boost blood pressure control, study finds
A recent study led by the NYU Grossman School of Medicine has shown that patients with hypertension who are paired with a community health...
AI could help find best treatment for high blood pressure
A new artificial intelligence (AI) program may aid doctors in better-matching individuals with high blood pressure (hypertension) to the most suitable medication for their...
New hope in treating high blood pressure
High blood pressure, often called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world.
In fact, about one out of three...
Natural ways to lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a prevalent medical condition affecting millions of people worldwide.
It occurs when the blood vessels narrow, impeding...
Bedtime medication more effective for high blood pressure, study suggests
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can lead to heart and other organ damage if not properly managed.
Typically, doctors prescribe medication to lower blood pressure...
Ultrasound device may help control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to severe health problems, including heart failure, strokes, heart attacks, and kidney...
Scientists confirm an effective way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, raises the risk for health complications such as strokes, vision loss, dementia, and coronary artery disease.
Some patients...
The swing dance of blood pressure: why office measurements might not cut it
Imagine your blood pressure as a swing, rocking back and forth. Turns out, blood pressure readings can really jump around between your doctor visits,...
Reconsidering the long-term use of high blood pressure beta blockers after a heart attack
A recent study published in the journal Heart suggests that long-term use of beta-blockers may not be necessary for patients who have had a...
Why home blood pressure monitoring is very important
Expanding home blood pressure monitoring among US adults with hypertension could significantly decrease the burden of cardiovascular disease and save on healthcare costs in...