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Increased risk of heart failure and cardiovascular death linked to thickening of heart's right ventricle

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania report in a new study that thickening of the heart's right ventricle is associated with an increased risk of heart failure and cardiovascular death in patients without clinical cardiovascular disease at baseline. The study is published online ahead of print in the journal Circulation.

7 Sep 2012

Long-term prognosis excellent for patients with IgA nephropathy

For patients with a common kidney disease who have normal kidney function and only minor urinary abnormalities at the time of diagnosis, the long-term prognosis is excellent and no special treatments are needed, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

7 Sep 2012

Small weight gain enough to increase a college student's systolic blood pressure

As a college student, you may be happy simply not to have gained the "Freshman 15." But a University of Illinois study shows that as little as 1.5 pounds per year is enough to raise blood pressure in that age group, and the effect was worse for young women.

7 Sep 2012

NSA launches new Faces of Stroke mini-campaign

National Stroke Association has launched a new Faces of Stroke(SM) mini-campaign designed to educate about the connection between stroke and Afib, a type of irregular heartbeat that increases risk of stroke by five times.

6 Sep 2012

Preeclampsia a significant risk factor for chronic hypertension and hospitalizations later in life

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have determined that preeclampsia is a significant risk factor for long-term health issues, such as chronic hypertension and hospitalizations later in life.

6 Sep 2012

Endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms has low rate of complications

A minimally invasive procedure known as endovascular repair used for abdominal aortic aneurysms has a low rate of complications, even in high-risk patients such as those with kidney, heart or lung problems, a Mayo Clinic study shows.

6 Sep 2012

People with normal blood sugar range may be at increased risk of brain shrinkage

People whose blood sugar is on the high end of the normal range may be at greater risk of brain shrinkage that occurs with aging and diseases such as dementia, according to new research published in the September 4, 2012, print issue of Neurology-, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

4 Sep 2012

Heart rate marks out poststroke survival

The heart rate of stroke survivors may give an indication of their long-term prognosis, report researchers.

3 Sep 2012

Metabolic syndrome associated with cognitive and brain impairments in adolescents

A new study by researchers at NYU School of Medicine reveals for the first time that metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with cognitive and brain impairments in adolescents and calls for pediatricians to take this into account when considering the early treatment of childhood obesity.

3 Sep 2012

UI Hospital surgeons perform first robotic-assisted kidney transplant and sleeve gastrectomy

Surgeons at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System are developing new treatment options for obese kidney patients.

1 Sep 2012

Astellas Pharma receives FDA approval for Xtandi to treat metastatic CRPC

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Xtandi (enzalutamide) to treat men with late-stage (metastatic) castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread or recurred, even with medical or surgical therapy to minimize testosterone.

1 Sep 2012

Renal artery stent revascularization reduces blood pressure in patients with severe hypertension

Patients with uncontrolled renovascular hypertension saw a significant improvement in their blood pressure with renal artery stent deployment. The multicenter HERCULES trial, evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the RX Herculink Elite Stent, found that patients with higher blood pressure levels at baseline had the most dramatic reduction in blood pressure following intervention.

31 Aug 2012

UH pharmacologist examines age-related oxidative, inflammatory stress

Gaining new insight to managing sodium balance and blood pressure, investigators at the University of Houston (UH) College of Pharmacy believe their work may identify future therapeutic targets to control hypertension.

30 Aug 2012

St. Jude’s EnligHTN renal denervation system safe and effective in treating resistant hypertension

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, today announced that interim data demonstrated the company's EnligHTN renal denervation system is safe and effective for the treatment of resistant hypertension.

29 Aug 2012

Study raises cautionary note about preferential use of endovascular technique for ruptured AAA

A new study raises a cautionary note about the increasing use of a minimally invasive procedure to repair ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms, according to vascular surgeon Dr. Jae Sung Cho of Loyola University Medical Center.

28 Aug 2012

Healthy behaviours decrease risk of high blood pressure by two thirds

Healthy behaviours regarding alcohol, physical activity, vegetable intake and body weight reduce the risk of hypertension by two thirds, according to research presented at the ESC Congress today.

27 Aug 2012

Power Over Pressure steering committee launches world's first hypertension online resource

The Power Over Pressure steering committee today announced the launch of the world's first online resource created to help healthcare professionals improve diagnosis and develop solutions for treatment-resistant hypertension, an urgent and growing public health issue that affects 120 million people worldwide.

23 Aug 2012

Viewpoints: The importance of hepatitis C testing; Medicaid needs to provide coverage for circumcision

I consider myself to be a fortunate person. I have a good education, a great job and excellent health insurance. I am a baby boomer who has aged reasonably well and can look forward to a fairly comfortable retirement. I am also fortunate because I was diagnosed with hepatitis C by a proactive and knowledgeable doctor in the late 1990s and had the opportunity to be treated and cured. The odds are that if I had not been diagnosed and treated, I would be on a liver transplant list right now, have liver cancer or even be dead from this disease.

22 Aug 2012

CIRT to determine whether methotrexate can reduce heart attacks, strokes and CVD deaths

An international multi-site trial has launched to determine whether a common anti-inflammatory drug can reduce heart attacks, strokes, and deaths due to cardiovascular disease in people at high risk for them. This study is being supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes of Health.

22 Aug 2012

People with metabolic abnormalities may experience rapid decline in their cognitive skills

People who are obese and also have high blood pressure and other risk factors called metabolic abnormalities may experience a faster decline in their cognitive skills over time than others, according to a study published in the August 21, 2012, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

21 Aug 2012

High Blood Pressure News and Research

Latest High Blood Pressure News and Research

Increased risk of heart failure and cardiovascular death linked to thickening of heart's right ventricle

Long-term prognosis excellent for patients with IgA nephropathy

Small weight gain enough to increase a college student's systolic blood pressure

NSA launches new Faces of Stroke mini-campaign

Preeclampsia a significant risk factor for chronic hypertension and hospitalizations later in life

Endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms has low rate of complications

People with normal blood sugar range may be at increased risk of brain shrinkage

Heart rate marks out poststroke survival

Metabolic syndrome associated with cognitive and brain impairments in adolescents

UI Hospital surgeons perform first robotic-assisted kidney transplant and sleeve gastrectomy

Astellas Pharma receives FDA approval for Xtandi to treat metastatic CRPC

Renal artery stent revascularization reduces blood pressure in patients with severe hypertension

UH pharmacologist examines age-related oxidative, inflammatory stress

St. Jude’s EnligHTN renal denervation system safe and effective in treating resistant hypertension

Study raises cautionary note about preferential use of endovascular technique for ruptured AAA

Healthy behaviours decrease risk of high blood pressure by two thirds

Power Over Pressure steering committee launches world's first hypertension online resource

Viewpoints: The importance of hepatitis C testing; Medicaid needs to provide coverage for circumcision

CIRT to determine whether methotrexate can reduce heart attacks, strokes and CVD deaths

People with metabolic abnormalities may experience rapid decline in their cognitive skills

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