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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.
Aspirin as good as heparin for thromboprophylaxis in patients with fractures
14 Feb 2023
T2D, orthostatic hypotension up risks of falls, in-hospital mortality
The risk of falls is higher among sedentary patients and those with lower Timed Up and Go test (TUG), according to a study. Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are also at increased risk of falls.