Treatment of systolic hypertension in the elderly should be based on nonpharmacological measures and medical therapy if the systolic hypertension cannot be controlled by conservative therapy alone.

Arterial hypertension in the elderly is a major health economy burden. Systolic hypertension is an expression of increased arterial stiffness, especially of the large arteries. Adequate ...

In the 1970s, only about 50% of patients were aware of their hypertension. Today, 54% are aware of their high blood pressure, 40% are actively ... July 23, 2024 — Years of high systolic blood ...

Patients with ERSIAS had strict perioperative management that included normocapnia and intentional hypertension. Control patients received ... analysis was performed to establish the effects of ...

These studies emphasize the impact of genetic variations in the GIP-R and GLP-1R genes affect their response to their corresponding agonist treatment ... positive effects on lipid metabolism and ...

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a rare but important disease ... it is largely uncertain whether the deficits are chronic or related to treatment effects. Isolated, single LP measures ...

The heart is a muscle like no other, beating 60 to 100 times per minute on average, around the clock. But when it grows weak, ...

The heart is a muscle like no other, beating 60 to 100 times per minute on average, around the clock. But when it grows weak, it can lead to serious problems: from debilitating shortness of breath and ...

The history of aortic surgery involves describing innovations in repair techniques, which have both shaped and reflected our evolving understanding of aortic disease. Successful homograft replacement ...

Jemima Khan Goldsmith, the ex-wife of former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, has said there have been "serious and concerning developments" about his treatment in prison. Mr Khan has been ...

However, severe hemorrhoids may require medical treatment. Hemorrhoids (sometimes called piles) are swollen veins in your anus and rectum that can cause pain, itching, and rectal bleeding.

High systolic blood pressure, often just called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to ...