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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).

Many at-home blood pressure monitors may not fit most U.S. adults

At-home blood-pressure monitor cuffs may improperly fit many adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 and simultaneously published today in the journal Hypertension.

5 Sep 2024

New studies highlight elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs in young adults, children

Two separate studies show that elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs are a concern for young adults and children in the U.S. Both studies are preliminary research abstracts presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

5 Sep 2024

New program helps 74% of patients achieve blood pressure control

Up to 74% of adults with treatment-resistant high blood pressure were able to get their blood pressure below 140/90 mm HG within one year through a program combining remote blood pressure monitoring with pharmacist interactions, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

5 Sep 2024

Generational differences in men's health habits and concerns revealed

A new national survey by Cleveland Clinic revealed similarities and differences across generations when it comes to men's health.

4 Sep 2024

Metabolic syndrome risk: The role of diet in young adults

Researchers found that young adults following a Legume-Nut diet with irregular physical activity have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, while those on an Egg-Vegetable diet face a lower risk. Regular physical activity significantly modifies these risks.

3 Sep 2024

Garlic’s antioxidant and nitric oxide boosting effects may help lower blood pressure

Scientific evidence supports garlic's antihypertensive effects, detailing the mechanisms of action and key compounds that contribute to cardiovascular benefits.

3 Sep 2024

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists reduce risk of cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure

MRAs significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular death and HF hospitalization in heart failure patients.

3 Sep 2024

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

Obesity is a key factor in cardiovascular disease, prompting the ESC to recommend comprehensive strategies for prevention and management to reduce health risks.

3 Sep 2024

Clonal hematopoiesis drives femoral atherosclerosis in middle-aged adults

Researchers reveal that clonal hematopoiesis (CH) significantly increases the risk of developing femoral atherosclerosis, suggesting a unidirectional relationship independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.

2 Sep 2024

Study finds no added benefit of extensive ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation

In patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), standard treatment with pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) ablation resulted in similar outcomes to more extensive ablation in other areas of the heart.

2 Sep 2024

Research finds particulate pollution during pregnancy may impact newborn kidney function

Research reveals that gestational exposure to air pollution increases cord blood cystatin C levels, indicating potential kidney function issues in newborns.

2 Sep 2024

Tirzepatide outperforms insulin in controlling diabetes and promoting weight loss in clinical trials

Tirzepatide, a once-weekly dual agonist, outperforms long-acting insulin in reducing HbA1c, body weight, and improving cardiovascular markers in Type 2 diabetes patients.

2 Sep 2024

Rising resting heart rate over the years linked to shorter lifespan, study show

Study finds that increases in resting heart rate over time significantly raise mortality risk, underscoring heart rate as a key factor in lifespan determination.

1 Sep 2024

New study confirms safety of SGLT2 inhibitors after acute myocardial infarction

The SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin confers kidney-protective benefits and can therefore be given safely and effectively to patients when they are hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (MI), a Mount Sinai-led global team of researchers has shown.

1 Sep 2024

Triple-pill combination GMRx2 outperforms standard care in lowering blood pressure

New research shows that a treatment plan based on novel combination of low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs in a single pill - known as GMRx2 - was superior to a high-quality standard care treatment plan at lowering blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.

1 Sep 2024

American football head impacts tied to increased brain damage and cognitive decline

Repetitive head impacts in former American football players are linked to increased perivascular space volume, which correlates with cognitive decline and neurodegeneration. The study suggests that the force of head impacts may be more critical than frequency, with potential protective effects from β-blocker use.

1 Sep 2024

Lightly roasted coffee: Benefits for overweight individuals

Study found that consuming lightly roasted coffee rich in polyphenols significantly reduced body fat percentage and modestly increased muscle mass in overweight or obese individuals.

1 Sep 2024

QUADRO trial demonstrates superior blood pressure control with four-in-one medication

A single-pill combination of four blood-pressure (BP)-lowering medications was significantly more effective than a combination of three medications, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

1 Sep 2024

Evening versus morning dosing of antihypertensive medications provides no added benefits

In two trials, one in frail elderly patients, evening administration of blood pressure (BP)-lowering medications had no clinical benefits over morning administration, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

1 Sep 2024

Timing of blood pressure medication administration does not affect outcomes

Evening administration of blood pressure (BP)-lowering medications did not reduce the risk of cardiovascular events or death compared with morning administration, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

1 Sep 2024

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Many at-home blood pressure monitors may not fit most U.S. adults

New studies highlight elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs in young adults, children

New program helps 74% of patients achieve blood pressure control

Generational differences in men's health habits and concerns revealed

Metabolic syndrome risk: The role of diet in young adults

Garlic’s antioxidant and nitric oxide boosting effects may help lower blood pressure

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists reduce risk of cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

Clonal hematopoiesis drives femoral atherosclerosis in middle-aged adults

Study finds no added benefit of extensive ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation

Research finds particulate pollution during pregnancy may impact newborn kidney function

Tirzepatide outperforms insulin in controlling diabetes and promoting weight loss in clinical trials

Rising resting heart rate over the years linked to shorter lifespan, study show

New study confirms safety of SGLT2 inhibitors after acute myocardial infarction

Triple-pill combination GMRx2 outperforms standard care in lowering blood pressure

American football head impacts tied to increased brain damage and cognitive decline

Lightly roasted coffee: Benefits for overweight individuals

QUADRO trial demonstrates superior blood pressure control with four-in-one medication

Evening versus morning dosing of antihypertensive medications provides no added benefits

Timing of blood pressure medication administration does not affect outcomes

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