Barbershops a prime location for blood pressure interventions among black men

Researchers may have identified a promising setting to control hypertension among black men—a group with an inordinate burden of high blood pressure and related adverse events. By bringing specialty care to the community through black-owned barbershops, Ronald G. Victor, MD, and colleagues showed substantial blood pressure reductions can be achieved within six months.

Daniel Allar

'Triple pill' lowers blood pressure compared to traditional therapy

A drug therapy containing low doses of three different blood pressure-lowering medications, also known as the “Triple Pill,” decreased blood pressure targets compared with traditional drug treatment. Researchers highlighted the efficacy of the pill when presenting their findings at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session in Orlando on March 12.

Subrata Thakar

Blood pressure increases more swiftly above thresholds within ‘normal range’

A resting systolic blood pressure above 120 to 125 millimeters of mercury was associated with a more rapid increase toward full-on hypertension, according to an analysis of the Framingham Heart Study published in JAMA Cardiology.

Daniel Allar

Grilling, other high-temp cooking techniques may raise hypertension risk

It’s not just the meat you eat that impacts your risk of developing high blood pressure—but how you cook it, according to research presented March 21 at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health scientific sessions in New Orleans.

Daniel Allar

War injuries, PTSD can double risk of hypertension

War injuries and subsequent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been found to double the risk for high blood pressure, according to a new study published in Hypertension on March 19.

Subrata Thakar

Childhood cancer survivors at greater risk of premature CVD

Survivors of childhood cancer are quicker to develop hypertension and high cholesterol by six and eight years, respectively, when compared to the general population, according to a study published online March 9 in the European Heart Journal.

Daniel Allar

Racial gap in cardiovascular health shrinking because whites are less healthy

The racial gap for cardiovascular health in America is narrowing, but the news isn’t as encouraging as it initially sounds. The disparity is shrinking because decreasing overall health in whites, not because of gains made by minority groups.

Daniel Allar

YMCA, AHA team up to fight high blood pressure

The YMCA and American Heart Association (AHA) are launching a collaborative effort this spring to help combat hypertension. Through the new partnership, clinics participating in the AHA and American Medical Association’s national Target: BP initiative can refer patients to the YMCA for free support in learning how to self-monitor their blood pressure.

Daniel Allar

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