Tag: Hypertension
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Sit-up Test for Impaired Blood Pressure Regulation in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Insight
Introduction As people age, physiological changes can alter how the cardiovascular system regulates blood pressure. Hypertension remains a key risk factor for mortality and cardiovascular disease among older adults, but conventional seated measurements may miss dynamic problems in blood pressure control. The sit-up test emerges as a practical bedside tool to assess impaired BP regulation,…
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Smoking and Hypertension: UM Study Links Smoking to BP
New UM study confirms link between smoking and high blood pressure A landmark study from the University of Manitoba (UM) strengthens the evidence that tobacco smoking is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure. The findings suggest that measuring a patient’s urine cotinine, a biomarker of tobacco exposure, can help clinicians…
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Smoking and Hypertension: UM Study Links Risk
New UM Study Confirms Link Between Smoking and Hypertension A recent study from the University of Manitoba (UM) provides fresh evidence that tobacco smoking is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure. The research, led by cardiovascular epidemiologist Dr. Setor Kunutsor, highlights the value of using urine cotinine tests to verify…
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Smoking and Hypertension: UM Study Links Tobacco Use to High Blood Pressure
New evidence reinforces the link between smoking and high blood pressure A University of Manitoba (UM) study adds important nuance to the long-standing debate over whether tobacco use is connected to hypertension. The research, published in the Journal of Human Hypertension, found that smoking is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure. In…
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Hypertension in Ayacucho: Free Checks, Early Detection, and Prevention
Hypertension in Ayacucho: A Growing Public Health Challenge Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is an increasingly important health concern in the Ayacucho region of Peru. Local health authorities report that about 6% of adults affiliated with the Ministry of Health in Ayacucho live with hypertension, with the burden clustering among people aged 60 and older.…
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Hypertension in Ayacucho: Prevention and Early Detection
Ayacucho Hypertension Overview Hypertension in Ayacucho is a growing public health concern. In the Ayacucho region, about 6% of adults affiliated with the Ministry of Health have high blood pressure, with the burden concentrated among seniors over 60. Health authorities describe hypertension as the “silent killer” because many people experience no noticeable symptoms until serious…
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Hypertension in Ayacucho, Peru: 6% of Adults Affected
Hypertension in Ayacucho: A Growing Public Health Concern In the Ayacucho region of Peru, hypertension—often referred to as a silent killer—affects about 6% of adults who are registered with the Ministry of Health. The prevalence is most pronounced among people aged 60 and older, highlighting the intersection between aging and cardiovascular risk. Health authorities stress…
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World Heart Day Actionable Tips for a Healthier Heart
World Heart Day 2025: Why heart health matters Cardiovascular disease remains the leading global killer, responsible for about one in five deaths worldwide. It claims more lives than cancer and chronic respiratory diseases combined. On World Heart Day, health organizations emphasize that roughly 54,000 people die from cardiovascular diseases every day, which translates to about…
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World Heart Day: Recommendations to Protect Your Heart
Why World Heart Day matters World Heart Day shines a light on cardiovascular health, reminding us that heart disease and stroke are responsible for a significant number of deaths worldwide. While up to 80% of cardiopathy and cerebrovascular events are preventable, many people remain at risk due to modifiable factors. The latest global data emphasize…
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World Heart Day Recommendations: Practical Steps for a Stronger Heart
Why World Heart Day matters World Heart Day highlights a stark reality: cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death globally. About one in five people dies from heart-related conditions, a toll that outpaces cancer and chronic respiratory diseases combined. Yet health authorities emphasize that up to 80% of heart disease and stroke are…