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Hypertensive Retinopathy May Help Assess Stroke Risk
For adults with hypertension, the presence of hypertensive retinopathy may be valuable in assessing the risk of stroke.
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Large-Scale Program Increases Hypertension Control
Implementation of a large-scale hypertension program was associated with a significant increase in hypertension control.
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AHA: Possible Link Between Midlife Hypertension and Decreased Cognitive Function
Midlife hypertension may increase risk for dementia later in life, according to a new scientific statement published online in Hypertension.
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Edentulism Tied to Greater Risk for High BP After Menopause
ostmenopausal women with edentulism are at an increased risk for developing hypertension, according to a study published online December 4 in the American Journal of Hypertension.
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Odds of Uncontrolled and Unreported HTN Up for Blacks
Blacks are more likely to have hypertension and to have uncontrolled and unreported hypertension than whites.
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Individuals With Hypertension Prefer Saltier Foods
Older individuals with hypertension tend to prefer more salty food, compared to younger individuals without hypertension.
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Undiagnosed Hypertension More Likely in RA Patients
Among patients meeting guideline-based criteria for hypertension, those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are less likely to receive a diagnosis of hypertension.
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Hypertension Awareness, Tx and Control Significantly Lagging in Young Men
The investigators also found that young people with hypertension were much more likely to be obese. Seventy-three percent fell in the obesity category compared to 57% of middle-aged people with hypertension and 42% of older people with hypertension.
