22.3% discontinued all antihypertensives before starting therapy with an ARB. Patients starting therapy with losartan and valsartan were less likely to be treated with mono-therapy and more likely ...

Further, another 66% of the losartan group and 62% of the atenolol group received additional antihypertensive agents, mostly hydrochlorothiazide. This left approximately 11% in each group on study ...

Introduction: There is continued unmet medical need for new medicines across countries especially for cancer, immunological diseases, and orphan diseases. However, there are growing challenges with ...

1 Department of Cardiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China 2 Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, ...

Sustained exposure to pathological stress stimulates the heart to hypertrophy, increasing disease and mortality risk. New therapies to blunt this process include targeting enzymes below the cell ...

Research is unclear on whether apple cider vinegar can help lower blood pressure. Your healthcare team can best advise you on using any natural remedies or alternative treatments. Apple cider ...

The association between systolic blood pressure and all-cause mortality differs between frail and nonfrail individuals, highlighting uncertainties about the effectiveness of antihypertensive ...

Abstract The purpose of the present study was to compare the effect of chronic captopril treatment on blood pressure in young and adult spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and to assess the time ...

Possible causes of low blood pressure, or hypotension, range from dehydration to a heart condition. Drinking more water may help, but some people will need medication. Changing dietary habits may ...