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The 2020 Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines were developed by the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) Guidelines Committee based on evidence criteria to be used globally. RemoveIn addition to BP control, the therapeutic strategy should include lifestyle changes, body weight control and the effective treatment of the other risk fac...
Annals of Internal Medicine:
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In this UK Biobank study, the
authors sought to evaluate the correlation between serum testosterone levels
and cardiac events, finding no association between total testosterone and risk
for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).
Men with lower total testosterone
concentrations wer...
Nature Medicine
Post-acute
sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)—can
involve the pulmonary and several extrapulmonary organs, including the
cardiovascular system. A few studies have investigated cardiovascular outcomes
in the post-acute phase of the COVID-19; however, most were limited to
hospitalized...
The Lancet:
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It is well-established that blood pressure control is an
important strategy in reducing cardiovascular events among people with
diabetes.
This data analysis that included studies comprised of over
145,000 participants finds that a reduction of 5 mm Hg in systolic blood
pressure was associated with an...
In accordance with most major
guidelines it is recommended that hypertension be diagnosed when a person’s
systolic blood pressure (SBP) in the office or clinic is ≥140 mm Hg and/or
their diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is ≥90 mm Hg following repeated
examination.Hypertension is the leading risk
factor for morbidity and mortality throughout the...
High
blood pressure is the leading cause of mortality and cardiovascular disease
globally, and most of the disease burden occurs in low- and middle-income
countries. Recent guidelines recommend lower blood pressure targets
among high-risk patients, increasing the need for more effective treatment
strategies.Treatment with a pill combining low...
Paracetamol has often been cited as
a safer alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with
regards blood pressure and cardiovascular health. But now researchers have
raised concerns about this, suggesting that those taking paracetamol long-term
may be at greater risk of heart attack and stroke.Long-term paracetamol use could...
This clinical practice guideline
for the evaluation and diagnosis of chest pain provides recommendations and
algorithms for clinicians to assess and diagnose chest pain in adult patients.The “2021
AHA/ACC/ASE/CHEST/SAEM/SCCT/SCMR Guideline for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of
Chest Pain” provides recommendations based on contemporary evidence on...
Physical Examination
Causes of chest pain are numerous; the initial evaluation
should focus on those that are life-threatening, such as ACS, PE, aortic
dissection, and esophageal rupture, to facilitate rapid implementation of
appropriate treatment. Specific clues can be helpful. Chest tenderness on
palpation or pain with inspiration markedly...