Among patients with
hypertension at high risk of cardiovascular disease, a program that consisted of patients measuring their blood pressure and adjusting their antihypertensive medication accordingly resulted in lower systolic blood pressure at 12 months compared to patients who received usual care, according to a study in the August 27 issue of JAMA.
Moreover, by estimating the number of people who have a high risk in any given country we have more chance of accurately measuring progress towards the WHO target of 50 % coverage of multidrug treatment and counselling for people aged 40 years and
older at high risk of cardiovascular disease.»
Bress and the researchers analyzed data from individuals who met SPRINT eligibility: they were of age 50 or older,
at high risk of cardiovascular disease and without a history of diabetes or stroke.
People with or
at high risk of cardiovascular disease are particularly urged to follow this advice.
The study suggests that low testosterone may be a predictive marker for
those at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Psoriasis patients also tend to be
at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and regular exercise will help them to lower these risks as well.
A high sodium intake ups your risk of gastric cancer and kidney stones, and it also puts
you at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
The company claims that its technology is able to identify when someone is
at high risk of cardiovascular disease.