Hypertension

Initiating antihypertensive treatment in patients with mild hypertension was not associated with lower risk for mortality or CVD but was associated with increased risk for adverse events, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. “In this study of electronic health records of 38,286 low-risk patients with mild hypertension, no evidence of an association was found between exposure to antihypertensive treatment and mortality or cardiovascular disease,” James P. Sheppard, PhD, of the Nuffield department of primary care health sciences at the University of Oxford, and colleagues wrote. “There was evidence that treatment may be associated with an increased risk of adverse events, such as hypotension, syncope and acute kidney injury. These findings suggest that physicians should be cautious when initiating treatment in low-risk patients with mild hypertension, particularly because such an approach may affect millions of individuals with little evidence of benefit.” To det...

High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all UK adults. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, increases the risk of some deadly complications, including heart disease and strokes. But making some easy diet swaps could lower your chances of developing hypertension. Eating more watercress could be an easy way to lower your blood pressure , scientists have claimed. Watercress is a great source of nitrates, which help to lower blood pressure . The nitrates are converted into nitrogen and enter the blood stream, which dilates the blood vessels. Just 40g of watercress every day is enough to start lowering blood pressure. “Watercress like other leafy green vegetables contain a great source of natural nitrates and it’s recommended that at least two portions a day of nitrate rich vegetables will assist in reducing hypertension,” said The Watercress Company’s Managing Director, Tom Amery. “Research has shown that consumption of vegetable rich in nitrate...

NEW DELHI, Oct 29 (PTI) Drug major Cipla Monday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator to market Metoprolol tablets, used to treat hypertension and various cardiac conditions. The company has received final nod from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Metoprolol ER tablets in the strengths of 50mg, 100mg and 200mg, Cipla said in a BSE filing. The approved product is therapeutic equivalent version of Aralez Pharmaceuticals, Inc's, Toprol XL, it added. Cipla said, Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure, Angina Pectoris (chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease). Quoting IQVIA ( IMS Health ) data, Cipla said Toprol XL and its generic equivalents had US sales of around USD 464 million for the 12-month period ending August 2018. Shares of Cipla were trading 3.52 per cent higher at Rs 624.70...

October 29, 2018 Share this content: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is characterized by an elevation of intracranial pressure with no identifiable cause. The European Headache Federation has issued recommendations on how to best diagnose and treat idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), according to a new guideline published in the Journal of Headache and Pain . The researchers searched the Embase, CDSR, CENTRAL, DARE, and MEDLINE databases from inception through June 1, 2018. They included randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews that investigated IIH to create their recommendations. The researchers defined IIH via the diagnostic criteria established by Friedman et al: Papilledema Normal neurological examination (except sixth cranial nerve palsy) Neuroimaging: normal brain parenchyma (no hydrocephalus, mass, structural lesion, or meningeal enhancement); venous thrombosis excluded in all Normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) constituents Elevated lumbar pu...

High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. You could lower your risk of high blood pressure by eating more fruit and vegetables, said the NHS. But, these tips and tricks could help you to make the most from your veggies, and to lower your blood pressure . Everyone should vary the type of fruit and vegetables they eat, warned charity Blood Pressure UK. It helps to keep your meals interesting, and to boost your nutrition, it said. “Eating more fruit and vegetables has been proven to help lower blood pressure,” said Blood Pressure UK. “Fruit and vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals and fibre to keep your body in good condition. “They also contain potassium, which helps to balance out the negative effects of salt. This has a direct effect on your blood pressure, helping to lower it. “Vary the types of fruit and vegetables you eat. Each...