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Surprising New Roles for a Key Regulatory Enzyme of Blood Pressure
September 8, 2012 — Many patients with hypertension are treated with ACE inhibitors. These drugs block the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) that regulates the salt and water balance of the body and raises blood ... > full story -
Skin and Immune System Influence Salt Storage and Regulate Blood Pressure
September 8, 2012 — High blood pressure is responsible for many cardiovascular diseases. High salt intake has long been considered a risk factor, but not every type of high blood pressure is associated with high salt ... > full story -
Stress Prompts Some to Retain as Much Salt as Eating Fries, Study Finds
September 7, 2012 — When stressed, about 30 percent of blacks hold onto too much sodium, the equivalent of eating a small order of fast food French fries or a small bag of potato chips, according to new ... > full story -
Even Small Weight Gains Raise Blood Pressure in College Students
September 6, 2012 — As a college student, you may be happy simply not to have gained the "Freshman 15." But a new study shows that as little as 1.5 pounds per year is enough to raise blood pressure in that age group, ... > full story -
Non-Alcoholic Red Wine May Help Reduce High Blood Pressure
September 6, 2012 — Non-alcoholic red wine was more effective at lowering blood pressure than traditional red wine or gin. Red wine's polyphenols uninhibited by alcohol seem to be the blood pressure reducing ... > full story -
Stiffening of Aortic Wall Linked With Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure
September 4, 2012 — An analysis of the relationship between several vascular function measures and blood pressure levels finds that certain measures including higher aortic stiffness were associated with a higher risk ... > full story -
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Preeclampsia Poses a Significant Long-Term Health Risk, Study Finds
September 4, 2012 — In a new study, researchers found patients with preeclampsia had significantly higher rates of chronic hypertension diagnosed after pregnancy. Patients with preeclampsia were also more likely to be ... > full story -
Renal Denervation Treats Resistant Hypertension in Real World Patient Populations
August 27, 2012 — Renal denervation successfully treats patients with resistant hypertension in real world patient populations, according to a new ... > full story -
Renal Denervation Improves Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness, Study Suggests
August 27, 2012 — Renal denervation improves blood pressure and arterial stiffness in patients with therapy resistant hypertension, according to new research. The findings suggest that renal denervation regenerates ... > full story -
Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Risk of Hypertension by Two Thirds
August 27, 2012 — Healthy behaviors regarding alcohol, physical activity, vegetable intake and body weight reduce the risk of hypertension by two thirds, according to new ... > full story
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