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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).

Lowering blood pressure below currently recommended targets reduces risk of stroke, heart attack

Using intensive treatment to lower blood pressure below currently recommended targets significantly reduces rates of major cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attack among a wide range of high-risk patients, according to a large meta-analysis involving almost 45000 individuals, published in The Lancet.

11 Nov 2015

Drinking one 16-ounce energy drink may increase risk of cardiovascular events in young adults

New research shows that drinking one 16-ounce energy drink can increase blood pressure and stress hormone responses significantly. This raises the concern that these response changes could increase the risk of cardiovascular events, according to a study presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2015.

10 Nov 2015

White coat hypertension, masked hypertension increase cardiovascular events over the years

Patients whose blood pressures spikes in the doctor's office but not at home, and patients whose blood pressure spikes at home but not in the doctor's office, suffer more heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes than patients with normal blood pressures in both settings, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found.

10 Nov 2015

Intensive management of high blood pressure reduces rates of cardiovascular disease, lowers risk of death

Jackson T. Wright Jr., MD, PhD, and researchers from University Hospitals Case Medical Center presented new results from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) showing that in patients at high risk for cardiovascular events, targeting a systolic blood pressure of less than 120 mm Hg resulted in lower rates of fatal and non-fatal major events or death compared to targeting systolic blood pressure to the usually recommended target of less than 140 mm Hg.

10 Nov 2015

Group therapy helps improve healthy behavior in people with cardiovascular risk factors

Peer group support, in the form of group therapy, was found to help improve healthy behavior in people with cardiovascular risk factors, according to a study released today by Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Director of Mount Sinai Heart and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital. Mount Sinai Heart is ranked No. 7 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2015 "Best Hospitals" issue.

10 Nov 2015

Disclosing genetic risk for CHD results in lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

A group of researchers led by Mayo Clinic has discovered that disclosing genetic risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) results in lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), also known as bad cholesterol. The findings of the Myocardial Infarction Genes (MI-GENES) Study were presented today at the annual American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2015 as a late-breaking clinical trial.

10 Nov 2015

Type 2 diabetes drug significantly reduces hospitalizations, death from heart failure

For the first time, research shows that a type 2 diabetes drug significantly reduces hospitalizations and death from heart failure.

10 Nov 2015

Australian researchers define key characteristics of metabolically healthy obese

Australian researchers have defined some key characteristics of the metabolically healthy obese -- those obese individuals who remain free from type 2 diabetes and other disorders that usually associate with obesity. Their findings have implications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and obesity.

10 Nov 2015

Armaron Bio starts Phase 2 trial for novel lead candidate drug for heart failure

Armaron Bio, a Melbourne-based drug development company focused on heart failure and other diseases, is pleased to announce that it has begun its Phase II clinical trial for NP202, its novel lead candidate drug for heart failure.

9 Nov 2015

Presence of tophi in people with gout can increase risk of developing cardiovascular disease

The presence of tophi - crystal deposits of uric acid found on the surface of the joints or in the skin and cartilage - in people with gout can increase their risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

9 Nov 2015

Energy drink consumption linked with serious cardiovascular events

Anna Svatikova, M.D., Ph.D., of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., and colleagues randomly assigned 25 healthy volunteers (age 18 years or older) to consume a can (480 mL; 16 fl. oz.) of a commercially available energy drink (Rockstar; Rockstar Inc) and placebo drink within 5 minutes, in random order on 2 separate days, maximum 2 weeks apart.

9 Nov 2015

Dusseldorf will be the meeting point for MEDICA and COMPAMED this week

In the coming week, from 16 to 19 November 2015, Düsseldorf will again become the central meeting point of the international health business. Then, for the first time on the new set of dates from Monday to Thursday (previously: Wednesday to Saturday), the world’s largest medical trade fair, MEDICA, and the international leading supplier specialist trade fair, COMPAMED taking place at the same time, are going to start.

9 Nov 2015

St. Michael's Hospital study finds that cholesterol-reducing diet also lowers blood pressure

A diet developed for reducing cholesterol also lowers blood pressure, a St. Michael's Hospital study has found.

9 Nov 2015

Circulating protein predicts risk of chronic kidney disease

Make room, cholesterol. A new disease marker is entering the medical lexicon: suPAR, or soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor.

6 Nov 2015

Clinical dietitian provides tips to reduce red meat consumption

When the World Health Organization (WHO)'s research division announced last week that processed meat and red meat cause cancer, Tina Colaizzo-Anas, associate professor in Buffalo State's Health, Nutrition and Dietetics Department and director of its Dietitian Education Program, was not surprised.

6 Nov 2015

University of Leicester awarded BBSRC grant to explore three key areas that impact human health

The University of Leicester has been awarded over £1.5 million in order to advance knowledge and understanding in three key areas that impact on health.

5 Nov 2015

Study reveals potential limitations of app-based approach to weight loss

Used alone, a cell phone app that tracks exercise, calories and weight loss goals is, on average, not enough to create meaningful weight loss in young adults, according to new research from Duke Medicine.

5 Nov 2015

Three out of four consumers not covered for evidence-based obesity treatment services

In one of the largest studies ever conducted to better understand insurance coverage of obesity treatments, researchers found that three out of four consumers report that they are not covered for necessary, evidence-based obesity treatment services, including access to a registered dietician (72% not covered), medical weight management (77% not covered), bariatric surgery (76% not covered) or FDA-approved obesity drugs (84% not covered).

5 Nov 2015

ReDy receives CE clearance for third-generation Renal Denervation System

Renal Dynamics' third-generation Renal Denervation System received CE clearance and is now commercially available in Europe for treatment of Resistant Hypertension. The ReDy Renal Denervation System is based on a novel multi-electrode ablation technology that delivers a pre-determined RF ablation set with a single positioning.

4 Nov 2015

Researchers explore effects of hypoglycemia on cardiovascular autonomic control

Past studies have shown an association between strict control of blood sugar and increased mortality. These studies have also suggested that a consequence of this strict control is low blood sugar (called hypoglycemia), which may have adverse effects on the heart.

3 Nov 2015

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Lowering blood pressure below currently recommended targets reduces risk of stroke, heart attack

Drinking one 16-ounce energy drink may increase risk of cardiovascular events in young adults

White coat hypertension, masked hypertension increase cardiovascular events over the years

Intensive management of high blood pressure reduces rates of cardiovascular disease, lowers risk of death

Group therapy helps improve healthy behavior in people with cardiovascular risk factors

Disclosing genetic risk for CHD results in lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

Type 2 diabetes drug significantly reduces hospitalizations, death from heart failure

Australian researchers define key characteristics of metabolically healthy obese

Armaron Bio starts Phase 2 trial for novel lead candidate drug for heart failure

Presence of tophi in people with gout can increase risk of developing cardiovascular disease

Energy drink consumption linked with serious cardiovascular events

Dusseldorf will be the meeting point for MEDICA and COMPAMED this week

St. Michael's Hospital study finds that cholesterol-reducing diet also lowers blood pressure

Circulating protein predicts risk of chronic kidney disease

Clinical dietitian provides tips to reduce red meat consumption

University of Leicester awarded BBSRC grant to explore three key areas that impact human health

Study reveals potential limitations of app-based approach to weight loss

Three out of four consumers not covered for evidence-based obesity treatment services

ReDy receives CE clearance for third-generation Renal Denervation System

Researchers explore effects of hypoglycemia on cardiovascular autonomic control

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