Archive forJanuary, 2009

Hypertension drug likely to reduce symptoms of genetic heart disease - Thaindian.com

Hypertension drug likely to reduce symptoms of genetic heart disease - Thaindian.com
London, Dec 31 (IANS) Candesartan, a drug currently used in treating hypertension, may significantly reduce symptoms of genetic heart disease, according to a new study. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, is a genetic heart disease where the heart …

Vitamin C Connected To Low Blood Pressure In Young Women - Redorbit.com

Vitamin C Connected To Low Blood Pressure In Young Women - Redorbit.com
A new survey conducted in young females connects high vitamin C in the bloodstream with lower blood pressure. This finding strongly suggests that vitamin C is specifically important in maintaining a healthy blood pressure,” lead author Dr. Gladys …

Cold weather may affect blood pressure - Independent Online

Cold weather may affect blood pressure - Independent Online
Cold weather may raise old people’s blood pressure and increase the risk that they will suffer stroke, heart attack or kidney failure, French researchers said on Monday. Previous research has shown that blood pressure changes with the seasons, but …

Commonly combined blood pressure drugs shouldn’t be taken together - Canada East

Commonly combined blood pressure drugs shouldn’t be taken together - Canada East
TORONTO - The Heart and Stroke Foundation says a commonly prescribed combination of blood pressure drugs should not be taken together. The organization says taking a so-called ACE inhibitor in combination with an angiotensin receptor blocker …

What to Do With Diastolic Dysfunction Secondary to Hypertension? - Medscape News

What to Do With Diastolic Dysfunction Secondary to Hypertension? - Medscape News
This feature requires the newest version of Flash. You can download it here . Henry R. Black, MD , Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of Hypertension Research, New York University School of Medicine, NYU Center for the Prevention of …

Seasonal variation in blood pressure - PhysOrg

Seasonal variation in blood pressure - PhysOrg
A French study reported in the 12th January issue of Archives of Internal Medicine has found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly.(1) As a result, the investigators advise that, during …

Seasonal variation in blood pressure - News-Medical.Net

Seasonal variation in blood pressure - News-Medical.Net
As a result, the investigators advise that, during periods of extreme temperatures, careful monitoring of blood pressure and antihypertensive treatment “could contribute to reducing the consequences of blood pressure variations in the elderly”. The …

Blood Pressure Pill To Treat ADHD - WKRG

Blood Pressure Pill To Treat ADHD - WKRG
A new version of an old hypertension drug may help ease hyperactivity in kids with ADHD. Researchers are testing a ‘new’ version of a widely used high blood pressure drug called Clonidine. “Over the years, there was a clear understanding that there …

Pregnant women with high blood pressure risk future complications - New Kerala

Pregnant women with high blood pressure risk future complications - New Kerala
Washington, Jan 30: Healthy women who experience high blood pressure during pregnancy risk future complications like chronic hypertension, diabetes and blood clots, according to a new study. The findings show that women who have had two pregnancies …