News tagged with diastolic blood

Component of vegetable protein may be linked to lower blood pressure

Consuming an amino acid commonly found in vegetable protein may be associated with lower blood pressure, researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jul 06, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Systolic and diastolic blood pressures together more useful for predicting cardiovascular risk

Individuals with diastolic blood pressure under 70 mm Hg coupled with an elevated systolic blood pressure may have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke than indicated by the systolic blood pressure values alone, according ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Feb 18, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

New genes implicated in high blood pressure

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, along with an international team of collaborators, have identified common genetic changes associated with blood pressure and hypertension. The study, reporting ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created May 10, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Pediatrician creates easier way to identify kids' high BP

Pediatricians now have a new and simple way to diagnose a serious problem facing our nation's children - thanks to David Kaelber, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., MetroHealth System pediatrician, internist, and chief medical informatics ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created May 26, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 1