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Treating High Blood Pressure Reduces Dementia Risk by 15 Percent
A four-year study of nearly 34,000 individuals aged 40 and over showed that treating high blood pressure through medication, weight loss, and lifestyle changes reduced the risk of all-cause dementia by 15 percent and general cognitive impairment by 16 percent in a group of 17,407 patients with inten...
Treating High Blood Pressure Reduces Dementia Risk by 15 Percent
A four-year study of nearly 34,000 individuals aged 40 and over showed that treating high blood pressure through medication, weight loss, and lifestyle changes reduced the risk of all-cause dementia by 15 percent and general cognitive impairment by 16 percent in a group of 17,407 patients with inten...
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Minimally Invasive Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Primary Aldosteronism
A new minimally invasive therapy, Triple T, effectively treats primary aldosteronism, a common cause of hypertension, by using ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation to target hormone-producing nodules in the adrenal gland, showing success in a 28-patient trial and paving the way for wider implem...
Minimally Invasive Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Primary Aldosteronism
A new minimally invasive therapy, Triple T, effectively treats primary aldosteronism, a common cause of hypertension, by using ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation to target hormone-producing nodules in the adrenal gland, showing success in a 28-patient trial and paving the way for wider implem...
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Renal Denervation Offers Hope for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
Doctors successfully controlled Michael Garity's dangerously high blood pressure by ablating nerves in his kidneys using renal denervation, a new treatment approved by the FDA that disrupts overactive kidney nerves, offering hope for patients with treatment-resistant hypertension.
Renal Denervation Offers Hope for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
Doctors successfully controlled Michael Garity's dangerously high blood pressure by ablating nerves in his kidneys using renal denervation, a new treatment approved by the FDA that disrupts overactive kidney nerves, offering hope for patients with treatment-resistant hypertension.
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Renal Denervation Shows Promise in Treating Resistant Hypertension
The FDA-approved renal denervation procedure, which disrupts overactive kidney nerves, has shown promise in treating patients with resistant hypertension, offering a new treatment option for those whose blood pressure remains high despite medication.
Renal Denervation Shows Promise in Treating Resistant Hypertension
The FDA-approved renal denervation procedure, which disrupts overactive kidney nerves, has shown promise in treating patients with resistant hypertension, offering a new treatment option for those whose blood pressure remains high despite medication.
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Blood Pressure: Systolic vs. Diastolic
This article discusses the current guidelines for blood pressure, focusing on both systolic and diastolic pressure, and the potential risks associated with excessively low diastolic pressure.
Blood Pressure: Systolic vs. Diastolic
This article discusses the current guidelines for blood pressure, focusing on both systolic and diastolic pressure, and the potential risks associated with excessively low diastolic pressure.
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Aggressive Hypertension Treatment Linked to Lower Orthostatic Hypotension Risk
A study of over 18,000 adults found that more aggressive treatment of hypertension was associated with a lower risk of orthostatic hypotension, contradicting previous clinical practices.
Aggressive Hypertension Treatment Linked to Lower Orthostatic Hypotension Risk
A study of over 18,000 adults found that more aggressive treatment of hypertension was associated with a lower risk of orthostatic hypotension, contradicting previous clinical practices.
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Apple Watch to Gain Blood Pressure Monitoring in September
Apple is set to launch blood pressure monitoring on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 in September, using photoplethysmography (PPG) technology to detect hypertension, after years of development due to the complexity of accurate measurement.
Apple Watch to Gain Blood Pressure Monitoring in September
Apple is set to launch blood pressure monitoring on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 in September, using photoplethysmography (PPG) technology to detect hypertension, after years of development due to the complexity of accurate measurement.
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FDA Approves Renal Denervation for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
The FDA recently approved renal denervation, a minimally invasive procedure to treat hypertension by disrupting overactive kidney nerves, offering a new option for patients whose blood pressure remains high despite medication and lifestyle changes.
FDA Approves Renal Denervation for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
The FDA recently approved renal denervation, a minimally invasive procedure to treat hypertension by disrupting overactive kidney nerves, offering a new option for patients whose blood pressure remains high despite medication and lifestyle changes.
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Hypertension and Diabetes: Prevalence, Diagnosis, and Crucial Prevention
Hypertension affects nearly half of US adults, and diabetes impacts over 10%, significantly increasing cardiovascular risks; early diagnosis is vital due to the often asymptomatic nature of these conditions, necessitating preventative measures and treatment to reduce severe health consequences.
Hypertension and Diabetes: Prevalence, Diagnosis, and Crucial Prevention
Hypertension affects nearly half of US adults, and diabetes impacts over 10%, significantly increasing cardiovascular risks; early diagnosis is vital due to the often asymptomatic nature of these conditions, necessitating preventative measures and treatment to reduce severe health consequences.
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Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement: A Crucial Step in Hypertension Management
High blood pressure is a silent killer affecting millions. This article discusses the importance of accurate measurement and management techniques, highlighting prevalent errors and providing solutions for improved diagnosis and control.
Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement: A Crucial Step in Hypertension Management
High blood pressure is a silent killer affecting millions. This article discusses the importance of accurate measurement and management techniques, highlighting prevalent errors and providing solutions for improved diagnosis and control.
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