Hypertension

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Diabetes Mellitus May Increase Risk for Developing Heart Failure

Increased risk for heart failure also seen in group of participants without diastolic dysfunction

Mindfulness Program May Help Lower Blood Pressure

Participants in a mindfulness program have significant improvements in self-regulation skills and reductions in blood pressure.

Hypertension Increases the Risk for Developing Epilepsy in Older Age

Researchers found hypertension is associated with a 2.5-fold increased risk for developing epilepsy in older age, a risk that may be mitigated by hypertension treatment.

Blood Pressure Variability and Long-Term Mortality in Elderly Patients Treated for Hypertension

In a population of elderly patients with hypertension, average blood pressure variability was found to decline during the 2 years following the initiation of antihypertensive medication.

No Association Between Antihypertensive Drugs and Pancreatic Cancer Risk

The study did not observe any clinically relevant association between use of antihypertensive drugs and pancreatic cancer risk in patients with chronic pancreatitis.

Systolic Blood Pressure, LDL Linked to Peripheral Neuropathy Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

Higher systolic blood pressure and decreased low-density lipoprotein are associated with increased risk for peripheral neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Pharmacist-Led Interventions Cut Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Pharmacist-led interventions in general practice can significantly reduce medical risk factors associated with cardiovascular events.

Cumulative High BP in Young Adulthood May Affect Cognitive Performance, Mobility in Midlife

Cumulative high blood pressure from young adulthood to midlife was found to be associated with worse midlife cognitive function and gait.

Long-Term Breastfeeding Associated With Reduced Risk for Hypertension

Breastfeeding for >12 months was found to be associated with a reduced risk for hypertension and diabetes.

Deportation Worry May Raise Risk for Hypertension in Women

Deportation worry is associated with an increased risk for incident hypertension in women.