US EditionAmerican Heart Association Updates Blood Pressure Guidelines for 2025: Here’s What’s New
- More than half of Americans will have high blood pressure by age 40, according to the American Heart Association. This condition is often symptomless and known as a silent killer.
- New recommendations advocate for early treatment for systolic blood pressure above 130/80 mm Hg through lifestyle changes and medications.
- Research indicates a 10-point drop in systolic blood pressure reduces heart attack risk by 20%, highlighting the importance of early intervention, as stated by Dr. Jordana Cohen.
- A new aldosterone-blocking drug shows promise for those struggling to control hypertension, with study results indicating effective blood pressure reduction, according to Dr. Jennifer Brown.
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The HillAmerican Heart Association updates blood pressure guidelines for 2025: Here’s what’s new
The guidance expands the options for preventing and managing high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for more severe health issues.
American Heart Association updates blood pressure guidelines for 2025: Here's what's new
(NEXSTAR) – The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have updated their joint guidelines for people with high blood pressure for the first time since 2017, making changes to the way they recommend managing the condition. The guidance expands the options for preventing and managing high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for more severe health issues. "By addressing individual risks earlier and offering more tai…
The silent killer increases your risk of stroke and dementia. Here's how to control it
New recommendations for early treatment for hypertension to prevent strokes, heart attacks and dementia come as an experimental medication is shown to lower blood pressure in hard to treat patients.
The silent killer increases your risk of stroke and dementia. Here's how to control it - TPR: The Public's Radio
New recommendations for early treatment for hypertension to prevent strokes, heart attacks and dementia come as an experimental medication is shown to lower blood pressure in hard to treat patients. The post The silent killer increases your risk of stroke and dementia. Here’s how to control it appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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