New blood pressure guidelines issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology call for earlier treatment, abstaining from alcohol, and greater attention to blood ...

The management of hypertension has historically been shaped by two competing schools of thought. The first posits that reducing blood pressure itself is the ultimate priority, with clinical benefits ...

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov 13 (Reuters) - U.S. heart organizations drafting new treatment guidelines for hypertension will consider new research showing that aggressively lowering blood pressure can ward off ...

Although Canada historically has been a leader in hypertension treatment and control, rates have declined in the past decade, particularly among women and vulnerable groups. With the aim of improving ...

Most of us have felt our heartbeat quicken during a tense meeting or after one too many cups of coffee. Usually, we brush it aside. But for millions of people, that racing pulse signals something much ...

Healthcare organizations are seeking new approaches to manage patient health and control the cost of care across their patient populations. In order to truly reduce costs, enhance care and improve ...

What Does Resistant Hypertension Mean? Hypertension is elevated blood pressure, and it’s called resistant hypertension if your blood pressure stays high even though you’re taking three or more blood ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Delays in hypertension diagnosis may prevent timely treatment and increase CVD risk. Women, younger patients and ...

New blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) reaffirm earlier recommendations and include some key changes. The new guidelines recommend earlier treatment for high blood ...