The average blood pressure of those taking part in the study began at around 140/90 mmHg, meaning they had what is clinically known as stage 1 hypertension People who received regular lifestyle counseling online were able to lower their blood pressure as much as a medication would, researchers said Saturday. Their study involved 264...
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La Jolla’s low blood pressure treatment clears key study
Feb 27 (Reuters) – La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co said its lead experimental drug to treat low blood pressure met the main goal of a late-stage study on patients with distributive shock who have not adequately responded to existing treatments. Distributive shock is a state in which the heart is pumping well enough, but the blood...
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Four-in-one 'miracle' pill to cure high blood pressure: Every patient given treatment during trial saw their hypertension drop to healthy levels
Those given the four-in-one ‘quadpill’ saw blood pressure drop in a month Experts believe the combined medication will minimise side-effects High blood pressure affects more than 17million Britons, or one adult in three Combining four blood pressure drugs into a single pill could be twice as effective as existing treatments, researchers have found. In a...
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Tailored treatment? 107 genes found linked to high blood pressure
Identifying the genetic markers for hypertension early could allow patients to keep the pressure low as they age In the US and the UK, high blood pressure (hypertension) affects approximately one in every three adults and is a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Efforts to combat the condition through customized treatments might have...