• Should patients with prehypertension be treated with antihypertensive drugs? (patientcareonline.com)
  • Although there have so far been no clinical outcome trials that demonstrate the benefits of drug treatment in patients with prehypertension, we know that cardiovascular risk increases linearly at levels below those that trigger the use of antihypertensive therapy. (patientcareonline.com)
  • Further studies are needed to determine whether strategies that involve early pharmacologic treatment of patients with prehypertension might affect clinical outcomes. (patientcareonline.com)
  • To compensate, blood vessels outside of the digestive tract constrict, causing the heart to beat faster and more forcefully. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This happens when the blood vessels outside of the digestive system do not constrict. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The longer blood pressure levels stay above normal, the higher the potential for damage to the heart and blood vessels in major organs such as the brain and kidneys. (who.int)
  • Blood vessels may develop bulges (aneurysm) and weak spots, making them more likely to rupture or clog. (who.int)
  • The systolic number refers to the pressure of your blood vessels when your heart beats. (wmhs.com)
  • Cigarettes and chewing tobacco damage your heart and blood vessels. (wmhs.com)
  • If there is constant high blood pressure, it can damage the blood vessels in the kidneys and over time scar tissue from the damage can weaken the blood flow in the entire body, as well as the kidneys. (clarysagecollege.com)
  • The condition occurs when the blood vessels become narrow, and it puts too much pressure on the arterial walls. (pc-mobile.net)
  • When the blood vessels narrow, less blood flows to the brain, which can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and even balance problems. (pc-mobile.net)
  • When the blood vessels narrow, the heart has to work harder to pump blood, which can cause shortness of breath when exercising or doing other strenuous activities. (pc-mobile.net)
  • This occurs when the high blood pressure damages the blood vessels that supply blood to the eyes. (pc-mobile.net)
  • Nosebleeds can be caused by high blood pressure due to the elevated pressure in the small blood vessels in the nose. (pc-mobile.net)
  • Smoking: Smoking can cause damage to the blood vessels and lead to high blood pressure. (pc-mobile.net)
  • Our body has blood vessels like arteries and veins that carry blood from the heart to every organ of the body and body to the heart. (mantracare.org)
  • High blood pressure is caused by narrow blood vessels. (mantracare.org)
  • The narrower your blood vessels are, the higher your blood pressure will be. (mantracare.org)
  • But if high blood pressure remains undiagnosed and untreated over a longer period, it damages the blood vessels. (mantracare.org)
  • But when your resting blood pressure level rises too high, it can scar, stiffen and/or weaken blood vessels. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Exercise and other kinds of physical activity help keep arteries flexible and also reduce activity in the sympathetic nervous system , which can tighten blood vessels and boost blood pressure. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • So can high amounts of sodium-found in many processed foods-by making your body retain water (which boosts blood volume) and even tightening small blood vessels. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • It also prevents unhealthy clotting and supports flexible blood vessels. (newportnaturalhealth.com)
  • Specifically, it regulates enzymes which relax blood vessels and control the action of your heart muscle. (newportnaturalhealth.com)
  • High levels of homocysteine can irritate and damage the tender linings of your blood vessels. (newportnaturalhealth.com)
  • The lesions created by this damage allow clusters of cholesterol plaque to collect in blood vessels, where they can continue to grow larger, blocking blood flow, or break lose and enter the blood stream, where they can cause a stroke or heart attack. (newportnaturalhealth.com)
  • Excess sodium increases blood pressure by causing the body to retain excess fluid which puts a burden on the heart as well as on blood vessels. (wellnessmantra.co.in)
  • High blood pressure has been termed a "silent killer" because although people may not have symptoms, progressive damage can occur to the heart, blood vessels, and other organs. (gacfhc.org)
  • The stress that high blood pressure can put on your heart and blood vessels can predispose you to many cardiovascular diseases. (cardi.health)
  • Among individuals with prehypertension, the 10-year absolute CVD risk for middle-aged adults without diabetes mellitus or CVD is ∼ 10%, and ∼ 40% for middle-aged and older individuals with either or both comorbidities. (nature.com)
  • Certain health conditions , such as diabetes and having obesity, can also increase the risk for developing high blood pressure. (cdc.gov)
  • A large, long-term study suggests that middle aged Americans who have vascular health risk factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure and smoking, have a greater chance of suffering from dementia later in life. (nih.gov)
  • To investigate the relation between echocardiographic parameters and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in normoalbuminuric pre-hypertensive adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) without clinical evidence of nephropathy or cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy. (ispub.com)
  • Elevated blood pressure levels are more frequently observed in patients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) than in the general population ( 5 , 6 , 7 ). (ispub.com)
  • The number jumps to one-third for those with both high blood pressure and diabetes. (wmhs.com)
  • Prehypertension prior to or during early pregnancy is associated with increased risk for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and gestational diabetes. (thieme-connect.de)
  • In addition to its association with increased cardiovascular risk, 3,4 prehypertension often coexists with other cardiovascular risk factors, such as diabetes, chronic renal disease, and the metabolic syndrome. (patientcareonline.com)
  • Diabetes and high blood pressure are both inflammatory diseases. (info-on-high-blood-pressure.com)
  • And find out if blood pressure medications lead to the development of diabetes? (info-on-high-blood-pressure.com)
  • Did you know that having high blood pressure, and the combination of Diabetes and Blood Pressure Medication increases your risk? (info-on-high-blood-pressure.com)
  • Co-morbidities - diabetes and renal disorders have a positive correlation with high blood pressure. (healthcheckup.com)
  • Major causes are diabetes and high blood pressure. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Diabetes and high blood pressure are the more common causes of CKD in most adults. (cdc.gov)
  • At the doctor's office, questions about a person's family health history often can help health care professionals determine the risk of developing chronic conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. (cdc.gov)
  • Talk to your doctor about getting tested if you have any of these risk factors: Diabetes, High blood pressure, Heart disease, Family history of CKD, Obesity. (cdc.gov)
  • Since childhood, excess weight can predispose individuals to chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as dyslipidemia, type-2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and high blood pressure (HBP) 3 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. (cdc.gov)
  • Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. (cdc.gov)
  • The first number, called systolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. (cdc.gov)
  • High blood pressure can damage your arteries by making them less elastic, which decreases the flow of blood and oxygen to your heart and leads to heart disease . (cdc.gov)
  • Plaques narrow the arteries, leaving less space for blood to flow. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood pushing on the walls of the arteries. (bch.org)
  • The decision to highlight prehypertension was based on numerous studies showing that damage to arteries can begin a blood-pressure levels as low as 120/80 - previously considered normal. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • This occurs when arteries that supply blood to the brain burst or become blocked. (wmhs.com)
  • As your heart beats, the systolic force creates pressure on the arteries. (clarysagecollege.com)
  • The diastolic pressure (the bottom or right number) is indicative of the pressure on the arteries between beats, when the heart rests. (clarysagecollege.com)
  • Blood pressure measures the amount of blood passing through your arteries and the resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping blood in your arteries. (mantracare.org)
  • The top number represents the systolic pressure, which is the force in the arteries when the heart contracts pushing the blood into arteries. (mantracare.org)
  • The bottom number represents the diastolic pressure, which is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between heartbeats. (mantracare.org)
  • Some experts think that this stiffening combined with the narrowing of small arteries may partly explain why blood pressure increases as people age. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The higher value reflects the highest pressure in the arteries, which is reached when the heart contracts (called systole). (msdmanuals.com)
  • The lower value reflects the lowest pressure in the arteries, which is reached just before the heart begins to contract again (called diastole). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Approximately one-fifth of adults with high blood pressure have chronic kidney disease. (wmhs.com)
  • Chronic fatigue is a common symptom of high blood pressure. (pc-mobile.net)
  • Stress: Chronic stress can raise blood pressure levels. (pc-mobile.net)
  • You may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure if you smoke, are overweight, eat a diet that's low on produce and fiber and/or high in fat and salt, drink alcohol to excess, live with chronic stress or don't get much physical activity. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Occasionally stress does not cause prehypertension but chronic stress or if you have, stress in a prolonged time can be bad for your health. (slenderways.com)
  • The enlarged cardiac silhouette on this image is due to congestive heart failure due to the effects of chronic high blood pressure on the left ventricle. (medscape.com)
  • Continuous (known as "chronic") high blood pressure damages the capillaries that carry blood to the retina. (nutrishield.com)
  • Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular men for prehypertension in the West- on noncommunicable diseases risk fac- diseases (CVD) are rising dramatically ern region of Saudi Arabia in 2008 re- tors was used, which was reviewed and in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. (who.int)
  • Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease is a slowly progressive (months to years) decline in the kidneys' ability to filter metabolic waste products from the blood. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Lifestyle issues you can control to lower your risk of developing high blood pressure include obesity and not being active or exercising, drinking alcohol (three drinks a day or more), eating a lot of salty or processed foods, and not getting enough calcium, magnesium, and potassium in your diet. (doctorsolve.com)
  • Obesity: Carrying excess weight can put extra strain on the heart and lead to high blood pressure. (pc-mobile.net)
  • High blood pressure is often a result of obesity and a stressful mind. (mantracare.org)
  • Logistic regression analysis revealed that overweight/ obesity was the strongest predictor of prehypertension. (who.int)
  • Obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, stress, smoking, and excessive amounts of alcohol or sodium (salt) in the diet all can play a role in the development of high blood pressure in people who have an inherited tendency to develop it. (msdmanuals.com)
  • High blood pressure is twice as common among people who have obesity as among those who do not. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Systolic blood pressure values were higher observed in individuals with severe obesity and increased waist circumference, as well as those of the male sex and in the group of adolescents. (bvsalud.org)
  • The high systolic blood pressure was associated with adolescents with severe obesity. (bvsalud.org)
  • The high prevalence of high blood pressure observed in this study indicates the need to implement policies and actions oriented towards the prevention and control of obesity and its co-morbidities, as the case of high blood pressure. (bvsalud.org)
  • When present in overweight children and adolescents, high blood pressure (BP) may have values from two to six times higher than those found in eutrophic children and adolescents, with variations between 28.7% and 46.4%, respectively, for overweight and obesity 6,7 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Evidence is available that high normal or pre hypertensive blood pressure is associated with an adverse risk profile and an increased risk of cardiovascular events. (ispub.com)
  • Conclusion Sodium reduction, previously shown to lower blood pressure, may also reduce long term risk of cardiovascular events. (bmj.com)
  • In the TROPHY trial, a significant number of patients met the criteria for the metabolic syndrome and therefore must be considered at increased cardiovascular risk--despite BPs in the prehypertension range. (patientcareonline.com)
  • A recent study of healthy persons with prehypertension or normotension and normal body mass index sought to discover whether levels of adiponectin and resistin, secretory products of adipose tissue, might affect cardiovascular risk. (patientcareonline.com)
  • Changing your diet, getting enough sleep, and engaging in physical activity are good ways to lower your blood pressure and improve your cardiovascular risk. (nuts.com)
  • Black people have a greater risk of high blood pressure than whites and should, therefore, take special efforts to lower their cardiovascular risk. (nuts.com)
  • They were screened for high blood pressure and associated cardiovascular risk factors by an interview questionnaire. (who.int)
  • The higher your blood pressure levels, the more risk you have for other health problems, such as heart disease , heart attack , and stroke . (cdc.gov)
  • This study supports the importance of controlling vascular risk factors like high blood pressure early in life in an effort to prevent dementia as we age," said Walter J. Koroshetz, M.D., director of NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which partially funded the study and created the Mind Your Risks ® public health campaign to make people more aware of the link between cardiovascular and brain health. (nih.gov)
  • Many people with high blood pressure in the Eastern Mediterranean Region remain undiagnosed, and therefore miss out on treatment that could significantly reduce their risk of death and disability from heart disease and stroke. (who.int)
  • Because new studies show the risk of heart disease and stroke begins to increase at lower blood pressures than previously believed, health experts lowered the acceptable normal range to promote more aggressive and earlier treatment of high blood pressure. (doctorsolve.com)
  • When high blood pressure is left unchecked, the risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney disease skyrockets. (bch.org)
  • Having uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, the first and fifth leading causes of death among American adults. (wmhs.com)
  • Stroke is another serious complication of high blood pressure. (wmhs.com)
  • Prehypertension, racial prevalence and association with risk factors: analysis of the reasons for geographic and racial differences in stroke (REGARDS) study. (medigraphic.com)
  • Just lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of stroke by 35 to 40 percent. (vitanetonline.com)
  • If high blood pressure isn't controlled with lifestyle changes and medicine, it can lead to stroke, heart disease, eye problems, or kidney failure. (partnersinhc.com)
  • But high blood pressure increases your risk of heart attack, congestive heart failure, and stroke. (newportnaturalhealth.com)
  • In fact high blood pressure is the main risk factor for stroke, which is not only a top 5 killer but a major cause of disability. (nutrishield.com)
  • Efforts to reduce heart disease and stroke prevalence and disparities include prevention, early detection, and awareness of high blood pressure among high-risk and hard-to-reach populations. (cdc.gov)
  • According to new, more stringent high blood pressure guidelines from the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee (JNC 7) on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, millions of people with previously considered borderline high (130 to 139/85 to 89 mm Hg) or normal (120/80) blood pressure now fall into the "prehypertension" range. (doctorsolve.com)
  • Baguet JP, Legallicier B, Auquier P, Robitail S. Updated meta-analytical approach to the efficacy of antihypertensive drugs in reducing blood pressure. (nature.com)
  • Antihypertensive medications reduce the relative risk of CVD and death by ∼ 15% in secondary-prevention studies of prehypertension. (nature.com)
  • Dr. Patel shared that recently revised guidelines have set new targets for when a person should be treated with medications to control blood pressure. (bch.org)
  • According to recent guidelines - JNC 8 Guidelines - medications should be initiated in a generally healthy adult when blood pressure is 150/90 mm Hg or higher in adults 60 years and older, or 140/90 mm Hg or higher in adults younger than 60 years. (bch.org)
  • Other Factors responsible for high blood pressure values are oral contraceptive pills, emotions, meals, exercise drugs and medications, humidity, vibration and noise. (healthcheckup.com)
  • High blood pressure can be controlled with lifestyle changes and medications. (gacfhc.org)
  • Treatment for high blood pressure usually consists of lifestyle changes, medications, or both. (gacfhc.org)
  • Medications to treat high blood pressure may also be used along with lifestyle changes. (gacfhc.org)
  • Taking lycopene along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding. (medlineplus.gov)
  • You can manage your blood pressure to lower your risk for serious health problems that may affect your heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. (cdc.gov)
  • Heart attack , which happens when the blood supply to your heart is blocked and heart muscle begins to die without enough oxygen. (cdc.gov)
  • Daily exercise reduces measures of heart rate and blood pressure variability in hypertensive rats. (nature.com)
  • The upper number represents systolic blood pressure - pressure when the heart is contracting. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The bottom number represents diastolic blood pressure, which occurs when the heart muscles relax. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • According to the American Heart Association (AHA) , saturated fat increases the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol in the blood. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The heart compensates by pumping blood more forcefully, resulting in an increase in blood pressure. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Normal levels of both systolic and diastolic blood pressure are particularly important for the efficient function of vital organs such as the heart, brain and kidney and for overall health and well-being. (who.int)
  • If left undiagnosed and uncontrolled, high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, enlargement of the heart and eventually heart failure. (who.int)
  • Prehypertension is now referred to as "elevated blood pressure" by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). (wikipedia.org)
  • Systolic measurement is the pressure of blood against your artery walls when the heart has just finished pumping (contracting). (doctorsolve.com)
  • Diastolic measurement is the pressure of blood against your artery walls between heartbeats when the heart is relaxed and filling with blood. (doctorsolve.com)
  • However, your heart can sustain damage if blood pressure remains too high for too long. (wmhs.com)
  • When you have high blood pressure and either don't know it or don't take steps to control it, you could eventually experience decreased flow of blood and oxygen to your heart. (wmhs.com)
  • According to WebMD, " Hypertensive heart disease is the number one cause of death associated with high blood pressure. (clarysagecollege.com)
  • Healthline says, "Hypertensive heart disease refers to heart conditions caused by high blood pressure . (clarysagecollege.com)
  • Chest pain can be a serious symptom of high blood pressure, as it can indicate heart problems. (pc-mobile.net)
  • When the heart has to work harder to pump blood, it can lead to feelings of tiredness, even after getting enough sleep. (pc-mobile.net)
  • You may have noticed that whenever we are scared or worried about something our heart starts pumping blood fastly. (mantracare.org)
  • It has a cuff wrapped around your arm, roughly at a level with your heart, and a monitoring device that measures the cuff's pressure. (mantracare.org)
  • If you already have high blood pressure, regular exercise alone could lower your numbers by 8 to 10 points, according to the American Heart Association. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Here is a blood pressure chart according to the latest guidelines of American Heart Association (AHA). (theemtspot.com)
  • Here's the deal with this 130/88 reading - it's basically waving a red flag, telling you that if you don't start playing it smart, you're setting yourself up for some serious heart issues and high blood pressure down the road. (theemtspot.com)
  • If you know that, you have prehypertension then it is good news because now you can do something about it and reduce the risk of having a heart attack by practicing the following healthy habits. (slenderways.com)
  • Losing as few as 10 pounds can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease. (slenderways.com)
  • Blood Pressure Monitors can give you the timely supervision of your blood pressure and heart rate and thus tends to live a healthy and tension-free life. (onereview.in)
  • The second number, called diastolic pressure , measures the pressure while your heart relaxes between beats. (partnersinhc.com)
  • Smoking increases your risk for high blood pressure and heart disease. (partnersinhc.com)
  • Saturated and trans fats are unhealthy fats that cause plaque to develop on your artery walls, restricting blood flow (American Heart Association, 2014). (nuts.com)
  • Having more overall fluid increases blood pressure and puts additional strain on your heart (Mayo Clinic, 2015). (nuts.com)
  • Your heart pumps blood throughout your body. (gacfhc.org)
  • Your blood pressure is a measure of how hard your heart works to force the flow of blood. (gacfhc.org)
  • Your systolic pressure is the amount of force that occurs when your heart contracts to pump blood out of your heart. (gacfhc.org)
  • Your diastolic pressure is the minimum pressure between heartbeats when the heart is relaxed. (gacfhc.org)
  • Specific tests may be used to detect heart or blood vessel damage. (gacfhc.org)
  • This increased heart functioning beyond normal may result in damage to the heart and other organs in the body. (mobilehealthconsult.org)
  • Researchers can ask if those with variants that are linked to greater alcohol consumption have more heart disease and high blood pressure than those with variants linked to lower consumption. (cdc.gov)
  • American Heart Month 2021- Feeling the pressure? (cdc.gov)
  • A report from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine highlights that 25-50% of adults worldwide suffer from prehypertension. (theemtspot.com)
  • High blood pressure occurs when this force is too great. (bch.org)
  • Often no cause for high blood pressure can be identified, but sometimes it occurs as a result of an underlying disorder of the kidneys or a hormonal disorder. (msdmanuals.com)
  • High blood pressure occurs more often in non-Hispanic Black adults (58%) compared with 49% of non-Hispanic White adults and 45% of non-Hispanic Asian adults, or 39% of Hispanic adults. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Your health care team can diagnose high blood pressure and make treatment decisions by reviewing your systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels and comparing them to levels found in certain guidelines. (cdc.gov)
  • If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, talk with your health care team about your blood pressure levels and how these levels affect your treatment plan. (cdc.gov)
  • Fiber helps lower levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This can help to raise the awareness of the patient and his / her doctor if blood pressure levels rise to hypertensive levels. (wikipedia.org)
  • There were no differences between the dipper and the nondipper T1DM pre-hypertensive patients with respect to age, gender, body mass index, clinical and ABPM for average day-time systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels. (ispub.com)
  • We'll also provide practical tips to help women stay healthy and manage their blood pressure levels. (pc-mobile.net)
  • It's important to understand that blood pressure can differ based on aspects like age, gender, weight, and overall health, with 'normal' levels varying based on an individual's medical background and prevailing health conditions. (theemtspot.com)
  • Prehypertension is a condition when blood pressure values are above normal or optimal levels. (slenderways.com)
  • Medicine Experts, do not know with certainty what causes the blood pressure to rise from its optimal levels but they do believe it most of the time is due to lifestyle choices such as a lack of exercise and poor diet habits. (slenderways.com)
  • When I stopped drinking soda and other junk foods I saw a rapid change in my blood pressure levels. (slenderways.com)
  • This way it will be easier for you to observe any minor or major changes in your blood pressure levels. (info-on-high-blood-pressure.com)
  • This multi-purpose and multi-utility device from Omron aids you in keeping a proper and regular check up on your blood pressure levels. (onereview.in)
  • It is always possible to take certain steps to keep up a healthy lifestyle which will in turn maintain regular blood pressure levels . (healthcheckup.com)
  • You can also help decrease the risk of eye complications by staying on top of your blood sugar levels. (providence.org)
  • Some studies have found that maintaining normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels may also help keep eyes healthy. (providence.org)
  • A more recent article on high blood pressure in children and adolescents is available. (aafp.org)
  • High blood pressure in children and adolescents is a growing health problem that is often overlooked by physicians. (aafp.org)
  • Normal blood pressure values for children and adolescents are based on age, sex, and height, and are available in standardized tables. (aafp.org)
  • Discussion: The proportion of children and adolescents with both normal BP and normal BMI was 46.7% and decreased with age, while the proportion with both elevated BP and BMI rose from 7.8% to 20.0% with increasing age. (healthpartners.com)
  • The majority of children and adolescents (70.5 %) had high blood pressure: 6% showed an increase only in the systolic blood pressure, 33% in diastolic blood pressure and 31.5 % in both. (bvsalud.org)
  • About 8 ounces a day of red beetroot juice increases bodily production of nitric oxide, a substance which enhances blood flow, exercise capacity and lowers blood pressure. (healthyfellow.com)
  • Adult patients who were diagnosed as T1DM and pre-hypertensive were categorized as dippers and non-dippers on the basis of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure measurement and their echocardiographic parameters were compared. (ispub.com)
  • ABSTRACT The aim of present study was to determine the prevalence of prehypertension and associated risk factors among young adult females in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. (who.int)
  • The goal of B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. is to encourage barbers to routinely screen adult black men in the Mississippi Delta region, thereby increasing awareness of high blood pressure, and to refer clients with high blood pressure to a health care provider. (cdc.gov)
  • Risk factors you can't control include a family history of high blood pressure, your race (being African American increases your risk), and aging. (doctorsolve.com)
  • 2 In this study, 772 participants with high-normal prehypertension were randomized to candesartan, 16 mg/d, or placebo for 2 years. (patientcareonline.com)
  • Nonpharmacologic strategies may also offer an opportunity to move persons with high-normal BP (the upper end of the prehypertension category by current guidelines [ 6 ] ) into a more advantageous BP category (either normal or optimal). (medscape.com)
  • High-normal BP, compared with optimal BP, more than doubles cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in women and increases risk by 60% in men. (medscape.com)
  • Robinson, S. C. & Brucer, M. Range of normal blood pressure: a statistical and clinical study of 11,383 persons. (nature.com)
  • Re: Blood pressure centiles for Great Britain - Can they be safely applied to clinical practice? (bmj.com)
  • 5- Duprez D, Toleuova A. Prehypertension and the Cardiometabolic Syndrome: pathological and clinical consequences. (medigraphic.com)