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Blood Pressure is the force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is taken using two measurements: systolic (measured when the heart beats, when blood pressure is at its highest) and diastolic (measured between heart beats, when blood pressure is at its lowest). Blood pressure is written with the systolic blood pressure first, followed by the diastolic blood pressure (for example 120/80).

RNA-binding protein needed for development of pathological hypertrophy

In response to conditions such as high blood pressure and reduced blood flow to cardiac muscle, the adult heart can drastically enlarge, a process called pathological hypertrophy that preserves cardiac function in the short term but predisposes patients to intractable heart failure and sudden cardiac death if left untreated.

31 Jan 2019

African-Americans have very high blood pressure 5 times higher than national average

Extremely high blood pressure that leads to strokes, heart attacks and acute kidney damage, classified as hypertensive emergency, is five times higher in inner-city African-American patients than the national average, according to a recent study co-lead by a Rutgers researcher.

31 Jan 2019

Research finds rise in stroke risk factors among Native Americans

Stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and smoking are common and on the rise among Native Americans with clot-caused stroke, according to preliminary research to be presented in Honolulu at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

30 Jan 2019

Stroke risk factors rise in post-menopausal women diagnosed with breast cancer

Risk factors for stroke rise sharply in post-menopausal women in the first year after they are diagnosed with breast cancer, according to preliminary research to be presented in Honolulu at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

30 Jan 2019

Specific beliefs of stroke survivors have the power to lower blood pressure

Stroke survivors who believe they can protect themselves from having another stroke had more than twice the blood pressure reduction of nonbelievers, according to preliminary research to be presented in Honolulu at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

30 Jan 2019

Black women have much higher risk of pregnancy-related stroke than whites

The risk of pregnancy-related stroke is much higher among black women than among white women, according to preliminary research to be presented in Honolulu at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

30 Jan 2019

Adopting AI in diagnosis and prognosis of disease could help extend people's lives

The adoption of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and prognosis of disease could help to extend people's lives whilst providing significant savings for the NHS.

30 Jan 2019

Sensyne collaborates with University of Oxford’s Big Data Institute to find solutions for chronic diseases

Sensyne Health plc. today announces a three-year collaboration with the University of Oxford to develop AI for chronic disease.

29 Jan 2019

Healthy men with high waist-stature ratio have increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Health experts have warned for years that men and women with excess abdominal fat run a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems.

29 Jan 2019

Alzheimer's Association grants more than $800,000 to support the SPRINT MIND Study

The Alzheimer's Association has awarded more than $800,000 to support the SPRINT MIND 2.0 Study, which will further investigate the impact of intensive blood pressure treatment on reducing risk of dementia.

29 Jan 2019

MedDairy diet improves health outcomes of people with cardiovascular risk

Thousands of people can take heart as new research from the University of South Australia shows a dairy-enhanced Mediterranean diet will significantly increase health outcomes for those at risk of cardiovascular disease - and it's even more effective than a low-fat diet.

28 Jan 2019

Discovery could guide future treatments for patients with hypertension

A team of Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers, working with the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs, has discovered genetic associations with blood pressure that could guide future treatments for patients with hypertension.

25 Jan 2019

Zinc deficiency may play critical role in hypertension

Lower-than-normal zinc levels may contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension) by altering the way the kidneys handle sodium. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology--Renal Physiology.

24 Jan 2019

Cardiovascular disease risk begins even before birth

Heart disease is the greatest killer in the world today, and it is widely accepted that our genes interact with traditional lifestyle risk factors, such as smoking, obesity and/or a sedentary life to promote an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

23 Jan 2019

African Americans who smoke cigarettes are more likely to develop peripheral artery disease

African Americans who smoke cigarettes are more likely than those who don't smoke to develop peripheral artery disease, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

23 Jan 2019

Negative experiences on social media increase likelihood of people reporting loneliness

Positive interactions on social media are not making young adults feel more connected, whereas negative experiences increase the likelihood of them reporting loneliness, scientists with the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media Technology and Health report today in the American Journal of Health Promotion.

23 Jan 2019

Just thinking about your romantic partner may help better cope with stress

When faced with a stressful situation, thinking about your romantic partner may help keep your blood pressure under control just as effectively as actually having your significant other in the room with you, according to a new study by University of Arizona psychologists.

23 Jan 2019

Good health literacy linked to better adherence to blood pressure medications among Hispanics

Good health literacy is associated with better adherence to blood pressure medications among Hispanic individuals with high blood pressure, finds a study by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Columbia University School of Nursing.

23 Jan 2019

Two hour gap between dinner and sleep is overrated says Japanese research

We have been advised to take a light dinner and leave a gap of at least two hours between dinner and bed time in order to maintain a healthy body weight. Now, new research suggests that this is not really necessary. The study results appear in the latest issue of the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.

22 Jan 2019

Precision medicine can help keep astronauts healthy during deep space missions

When you get sick, a doctor or hospital is typically right down the road, a couple hours away at most. But what if the nearest one was 34 million miles and eight months away?

22 Jan 2019

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RNA-binding protein needed for development of pathological hypertrophy

African-Americans have very high blood pressure 5 times higher than national average

Research finds rise in stroke risk factors among Native Americans

Stroke risk factors rise in post-menopausal women diagnosed with breast cancer

Specific beliefs of stroke survivors have the power to lower blood pressure

Black women have much higher risk of pregnancy-related stroke than whites

Adopting AI in diagnosis and prognosis of disease could help extend people's lives

Sensyne collaborates with University of Oxford’s Big Data Institute to find solutions for chronic diseases

Healthy men with high waist-stature ratio have increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Alzheimer's Association grants more than $800,000 to support the SPRINT MIND Study

MedDairy diet improves health outcomes of people with cardiovascular risk

Discovery could guide future treatments for patients with hypertension

Zinc deficiency may play critical role in hypertension

Cardiovascular disease risk begins even before birth

African Americans who smoke cigarettes are more likely to develop peripheral artery disease

Negative experiences on social media increase likelihood of people reporting loneliness

Just thinking about your romantic partner may help better cope with stress

Good health literacy linked to better adherence to blood pressure medications among Hispanics

Two hour gap between dinner and sleep is overrated says Japanese research

Precision medicine can help keep astronauts healthy during deep space missions

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