Increased epicardial fat tissue thickness predicts advanced interatrial block among hypertensive patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2020.05.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND Recent studies demonstrated that epicardial fat tissue (EFT) was associated with prevalent AF and recurrences following the catheter ablation. We evaluated the value of EFT for the prediction of advanced interatrial block (a-IAB) in… read more here.
Keywords: epicardial fat; fat tissue; advanced interatrial; hypertensive patients ... See more keywords
Association between plasma gamma-glutamyltransferase fractions and metabolic syndrome among hypertensive patients
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-12356-w
Abstract: Among the risk factors associated to metabolic syndrome (MetS), hypertension shows the highest prevalence in Italy. We investigated the relationship between the newly identified serum γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT) fractions, b- s- m- f-GGT, and risk factors… read more here.
Keywords: ggt fractions; ggt; glutamyltransferase; metabolic syndrome ... See more keywords
Corrigendum: Barriers to Alcohol Screening Among Hypertensive Patients and the Role of Stigma: Lessons for the Implementation of Screening and Brief Interventions in European Primary Care Settings.
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DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agx042
Abstract: Aims 1. To quantify barriers to alcohol screening among hypertensive patients reported by primary healthcare professionals. 2. To examine whether education and screening frequency measures are associated with stigma-related barriers. Methods A web survey was… read more here.
Keywords: among hypertensive; alcohol screening; screening among; education ... See more keywords
A4449 Volume overload status among hypertensive outpatients: A cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1097/01.hjh.0000548642.01298.fe
Abstract: Objectives: Volume overload (VO) associates with the pathogenesis of hypertension and acts important roles in senile hypertension. Our aim is to investigate the prevalence of VO among hypertensive outpatients. Methods: We enrolled 515 hypertensive outpatients… read more here.
Keywords: age; volume overload; hypertensive outpatients; hypertension ... See more keywords
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF POSTURAL HYPOTENSION AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN A PRIMARY CARE SETTING
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DOI: 10.1097/01.hjh.0000836596.76646.a2
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of postural hypotension and the risk factors among hypertensive patients in a primary care setting. Design and method: This is a cross-sectional questionnaire study… read more here.
Keywords: among hypertensive; hypotension; prevalence; hypertensive patients ... See more keywords
Medication Adherence and Blood Pressure Control Among Hypertensive Patients With Coexisting Long-Term Conditions in Primary Care Settings: A Cross-Sectional Analysis: Erratum
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007831
Abstract: [This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000003572.]. read more here.
Keywords: medication adherence; pressure control; blood pressure; adherence blood ... See more keywords
Prevalence and factors associated with drug therapy problems among hypertensive patients at hypertension clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda: a |cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1177/17539447231160319
Abstract: Background: Despite the use of safe and effective conventional drugs, drug therapy problems (DTPs) pose a threat to the successful management of hypertension. DTPs are of a great concern in health care because of their… read more here.
Keywords: among hypertensive; hypertension; prevalence; hypertensive patients ... See more keywords
Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life among Hypertensive Patients in Kathmandu, Nepal
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2017.00069
Abstract: Introduction Nepal has a high prevalence of hypertension. While improving the overall health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a central tenet to public health plans in developed nations, this focus has yet to be articulated… read more here.
Keywords: health related; factors associated; hrqol; health ... See more keywords
Association of healthy lifestyle with incident cardiovascular diseases among hypertensive and normotensive Chinese adults
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1046943
Abstract: Background Whether lifestyle improvement benefits in reducing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) events extend to hypertensive patients and whether these benefits differ between hypertensive and normotensive individuals is unclear. This study aimed to investigate the associations of… read more here.
Keywords: among hypertensive; association healthy; healthy lifestyle; cardiovascular diseases ... See more keywords
Hypertension Associated With Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Among Hypertensive Adults at a Tertiary Hospital in South Africa
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.857600
Abstract: Introduction Hypertension is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and has been associated with target organ damage. Effects of hypertension on the auditory system are varied and requires further investigation. This… read more here.
Keywords: among hypertensive; hypertension; hearing loss; tinnitus ... See more keywords
Threshold effect of plasma total homocysteine levels on cognitive function among hypertensive patients in China: A cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.890499
Abstract: Background Increased plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) is an influencing factor of cognitive impairment in the general population. However, studies on the relationship between the risk of cognitive impairment and plasma tHcy levels in patients with… read more here.
Keywords: among hypertensive; mmse scores; plasma thcy; thcy ... See more keywords