Stubborn high blood pressure drops with an experimental drug that inhibits aldosterone
A person using a medical tonometer (Image source: Mockup Graphics via Unsplash; cropped) An experimental drug called baxdrostat…
Cardiologist says ‘exercise daily for at least 45 minutes’; shares tips to protect your heart during festivals | Health
Festivals are a time of celebration, togetherness, and food. Families come together and enjoy traditional dishes, sweets, fried…
Breakthrough blood pressure drug could be on NHS next year
A new daily pill for high blood pressure is set to revolutionise treatment for the first time in…
New daily pill offers hope for millions with hard to control high blood pressure
A new once-daily pill could help control blood pressure in millions of people in the UK whose levels…
AI and routine lab tests offer a more accurate prediction of genetic disease risk
When genetic testing reveals a rare DNA mutation, doctors and patients are frequently left in the dark about…
Data gaps worsen cardiovascular health inequities in racialized and Indigenous communities
A new study has revealed that racialized and Indigenous communities across Europe, North America, and Central America face…
High-salt diet linked to brain inflammation that raises blood pressure
A new study finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure. The research, led…
New blood pressure guidelines recommend an earlier start to treatment and skipping alcohol
The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more…
Heart groups issue new guidelines for blood pressure treatment
Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and medications,…
New blood pressure guidelines recommend an earlier start to treatment and skipping alcohol
The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more…
New high blood pressure guideline emphasizes prevention, early treatment to reduce CVD risk
Guideline Highlights:
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure (≥130/80 mm Hg),…
New research highlights combined impact of genes and lifestyle on dilated cardiomyopathy
An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has studied around 3000 people…