New research published in the American Journal of Hypertension suggests that some commonly used prescription blood pressure medications actually raise blood pressure in some patients. Read Summary >
Australian researchers have found that when given a choice between a pill or a piece of antioxidant-rich chocolate to help control blood pressure, most patients will choose the pill. Read Summary >
According to a new study, people who are trying to bring their blood pressure to healthy levels should pay more attention to losing weight than to becoming more fit. Read Summary >
Teklamo is a combination of Tekturna (the successor to the drug Diovan) and the widely used calcium channel blocker Norvasc (amlodipine). Read Summary >
According to a new government report, the U.S. Mountain state region had the lowest average rate of potentially avoidable hospitalization for heart failure in 2006. Read Summary >
French researchers say the quality of care patients receive right after having orthopedic surgery may have a major impact on their long-term heart health. Read Summary >
Results from a long-term, large study suggest that expensive, brand-name blood pressure drugs are no better at preventing cardiovascular disease than older, generic diuretics. Read Summary >
