Hypertension
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Adding daily steps linked to longer life
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Heart benefits of DASH low-sodium diet ‘swift and direct’
A study for the first time shows that combining the DASH diet with sodium restriction lowers myocardial injury and strain, two strong correlates...
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New AHA/ASA guideline on secondary stroke prevention
Identifying the cause of a first stroke or transient ischemic attack is key to developing strategies to prevent repeat events, the AHA/ASA says in...
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Healthy lifestyle can reduce dementia risk despite family history
Family history remains a strong risk factor for dementia, but nongenetic factors offer opportunity for intervention.
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Ultrasound renal denervation drops BP in patients on triple therapy
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ACC 21 looks to repeat success despite pandemic headwinds
Plans for a hybrid meeting this year have pivoted again to fully virtual, but the focus on connection, education, and late-breaking science...
From the Journals
High teen BMI linked to stroke risk in young adulthood
Finding holds true for men and women, even for those individuals with BMIs in the high-normal range.
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Coffee intake may be driven by cardiovascular symptoms
Observational results show those with hypertension, angina, or arrhythmia drink less coffee than others, which may explain mixed results in...
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Nutritional support may be lifesaving in heart failure
Patients with high-risk chronic heart failure given individualized nutritional support in-hospital had lower mortality following discharge, a new...
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Hypertension worsened by commonly used prescription meds
Close to 20% of U.S. adults with hypertension are on a prescription drug, such as NSAIDs, known to raise blood pressure, creating an opportunity...
Guidelines
AHA issues new advice on managing stage 1 hypertension
If lifestyle changes alone fail to lower slightly elevated blood pressure within 6 months, consider adding medication, the American Heart...