Relationship between Helicobacter pylori and incident hypertension as well as blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion: This meta-analysis suggested that H. pylori infection increased the risk of hypertension. This may provide a new strategy for hypertension prevention. However, the association between H. pylori infection and hypertension needs to be confirmed in further prospective cohort studies.
Source: Digestive Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research