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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy tied to fatty, salty diet
Women who adhere to a diet rich in sodium, dairy, and saturated fats are at increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to a study presented at the 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM 2023).
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy tied to fatty, salty diet
21 Feb 2023
Hydrochlorothiazide–lisinopril combo bests nifedipine for BP control in postpartum hypertension
In women with postpartum hypertension, treatment with combined hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)/lisinopril yields greater blood pressure (BP)-lowering benefit than nifedipine monotherapy, according to the results of a pilot study.
Hydrochlorothiazide–lisinopril combo bests nifedipine for BP control in postpartum hypertension
17 Feb 2023
High-intensity exercise improves BP, body composition of hypertensive patients
The inclusion of a moderate- (MT) or high-intensity training (HIT) program as adjuvant therapy in hypertensive patients appears beneficial in reducing certain cardiovascular risks, but only HIT is effective at lowering blood pressure (BP) and losing body mass and fat, reports a study.
High-intensity exercise improves BP, body composition of hypertensive patients
15 Feb 2023
Aspirin as good as heparin for thromboprophylaxis in patients with fractures
Thromboprophylaxis with aspirin in patients with extremity fractures appears to prevent death and lower the incidences of deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism without any significant differences as compared with thromboprophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin, according to a study.
