[Association between the trajectory of body mass index and elevated blood pressure in children: a cohort study from 2013 to 2024].

OBJECTIVE: To characterize the longitudinal trajectories of body-mass-index-for-age Z-score(BAZ) from birth to 7-9 years and to explore their association with elevated blood pressure(EBP) in childhood...

[Junren Bufei Yixin Granules ameliorates hypoxic pulmonary hypertension by regulating RELM-β/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway].

This study aims to investigate the ameliorative effect of Junren Bufei Yixin Granules( JRBF) on hypoxic pulmonary hypertension(HPH) and its regulatory mechanism on the resistin like molecule-β( RELM-β...

Low Remote Patient Monitoring Utilization is Strongly Associated with Uncontrolled Hypertension in a Mixed-Race Sample of Urban-Dwelling Patients.

BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic spurred a tremendous increase in the adoption and use of remote patient monitoring (RPM) for hypertension (HTN) management. However, limite...

Neutrophil Percentage-to-Albumin Ratio as a Novel Biomarker in Patients with Group 1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive and life-threatening disease characterized by increased pulmonary vascular resistance, right ventricular failure, and systemic inflam...

[Non-portal hypertension-related upper gastrointestinal bleeding].

Non-portal hypertension-related upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) remains one of the most common emergencies in gastroenterology, accounting for the majority of UGIB cases in Western countries.It...

Association of ACE I/D and ACE (rs4343) polymorphism with MACE development in hypertensive patients.

OBJECTIVE: Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) and ACE rs4343 polymorphism have been c...

The CHECK-IT Program - Controlling Hypertension in Black Communities through In-Person and Virtual Interventions.

In the United States, Black adults experience disproportionately high rates of hypertension and are nearly twice as likely to die due to a cardiovascular disease-related complication as white adults. ...

Adherence to antihypertensive treatment in patients at a tertiary hospital in Lima, Peru.

In Peru, there are few reports on pharmacological adherence in patients with arterial hypertension. In this context, the present study aimed to determine adherence to antihypertensive treatment in pat...

环境污染和气候变化对高血压的影响：欧洲高血压学会（ ESH ）高血压环境工作组的立场文件。

Environmental pollution - including air, noise, and light - and progressive climate change are major contributors to global health burdens, responsible for over 9 million premature deaths annuallysa. ...

Long-term management of a child with aortopulmonary septal defect and Eisenmenger syndrome: a 6-year follow-up case study.

We report the case of a boy diagnosed at age 9 with a large aortopulmonary septal defect and Eisenmenger syndrome, highlighting the challenges of late diagnosis and management of fixed pulmonary hyper...

血管紧张素原再审视：高血压研究中的演变视角

高血压是心血管疾病、卒中、慢性肾病和过早死亡的首要可改变危险因素。虽然血管紧张素原是肾素-血管紧张素-醛固酮系统的核心组成部分，但历史上主要将其视为生化底物而非血压的主动调节因子，与血管紧张素转换酶和血管紧张素II受体等下游成分相比，作为治疗靶点的关注度较低。然而，新出现的证据突出了其在血压调节中的动态、组织特异性作用及其对代谢、激素和炎症刺激的应答。本综述检查了血管紧张素原的分子生物学、结构-功...

The Medium and Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on the Non-Dipper Blood Pressure Pattern.

OBJECTIVES: Although the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, its long-term cardiovascular effects remain unclear. This study evaluated persistent changes in blood pressure (BP) patterns among recovered COVID...

Cardiometabolic comorbidities associated with androgenetic alopecia: Findings from a sex-stratified, propensity-matched national cohort.

BACKGROUND: To examine associations between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and cardiometabolic comorbidities in a large, diverse United States cohort with adjustment for socioeconomic and behavioral fact...

Industry Corner Live With BioBeat CEO Arik Ben Ishay.

Hypertension affects nearly 47% of US adults, yet traditional cuff-based monitoring often fails to provide the longitudinal data required for effective treatment due to patient noncompliance and the p...

Persistent hypertension, albuminuria and low glomerular filtration rate in schoolchildren in Kano metropolis, Nigeria.

BACKGROUND: Screening for persistent hypertension, albuminuria and low estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in children may allow for early detection of kidney disease, paving the way for early...

Global, Regional, and National Burden of Stroke Attributable to High Systolic Blood Pressure in Adults Aged 45 Years and Above From 1990 to 2021, with Projections to 2045: A Systematic and Comprehensive Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.

INTRODUCTION: Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with high systolic blood pressure (HSBP) being a major modifiable risk factor. This study aimed to assess global trends,...

The protective effects of Spirulina platensis hydromethanolic extract against deoxycorticosterone acetate-salt-induced spontaneously hypertensive rats.

BACKGROUND: Spirulina platensis is a blue-green microalga known for its health benefits, including treating cardiovascular disease. However, research on the functional properties of S. platensis extra...

Patients' perspectives on pulmonary rehabilitation for pulmonary hypertension in high-altitude areas: a mixed-methods study.

BACKGROUND: Chronic hypoxia at high altitudes worsens pulmonary hypertension (PH), leading to earlier symptom onset, more frequent exacerbations, and diminished quality of life. While pulmonary rehabi...

Obstetric conditions requiring intensive care at the Analankininina University Hospital Centre, Toamasina, Madagascar.

The management of obstetric emergencies in the intensive care unit (ICU) requires a multidisciplinary approach. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological and clinical profiles of obstetric pati...

Cognitive impairment and associated factors among community-dwelling older adults with hypertension in tropical China.

BACKGROUND: Cognitive impairment (CI) is highly prevalent among older adults with hypertension and imposes substantial burdens on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. Identifying factors ass...