Intensive systolic blood pressure control reduces CVD mortality risk in the over 80s
Antihypertensive treatment of patients over the age of 80 years to a target systolic blood pressure below 130 mmHg could significantly reduce their risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 26%, suggests an analysis of NHANES data.
Supine hypertension link to CVD events independent of seated hypertension
medwireNews: People with supine hypertension have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease events, irrespective of whether they also have seated hypertension and are taking antihypertensive medication, shows research published in JAMA Cardiology.
Hypertension risk assessment may be improved by ECG-based AI
Research suggests that an electrocardiography-based artificial intelligence risk estimator for hypertension may help to identify patients with an increased risk of developing hypertension and its related adverse outcomes.
Hypertension perseveres from childhood and adolescence to adulthood
High blood pressure or hypertension in childhood or adolescence appears to endure into adulthood, report researchers in findings that support early prevention.
