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Non-Adherence To Anti-Hypertensive Medication Greatly Increases Risk Of Stroke
People with high blood pressure, who don't take their anti-hypertensive drug treatments when they should, have a greatly increased risk of suffering a stroke and dying from it compared to those who take their medication correctly...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hypertension Source Type: news

Eye Photography May Reveal Stroke Risk, Study Finds
Imaging might suggest need for more aggressive blood pressure management, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Retinal Disorders, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - August 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Daily low-dose aspirin can prevent heart attack and stroke but is often misused
Aspirin is often hailed as a wonder drug, thanks to its ability to help stave off heart attacks and clot-caused strokes. But fewer than half of people who could benefit from a daily low-dose aspirin take it, while many others take it when they shouldn't, reports the January 2014 Harvard Heart Letter. If you don't have heart disease, but do have high blood pressure, diabetes, or other risk factors for heart disease, don't automatically assume that taking aspirin every day is a good idea. "A lot of people take aspirin who really shouldn't," says Dr. Christopher Cannon, a cardiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and profe...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - December 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Stroke Prevention and Women
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Women's Health
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Barely-elevated blood pressure may raise stroke risk
People who exceed normal blood pressure readings of 120/80 mmHg may be at 66 percent higher risk of stroke, even if they don't have high blood pressure
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - March 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

High Blood Pressure and Stroke
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Pressure Medicines, High Blood Pressure, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Even Slightly Higher Blood Pressure May Raise Stroke Risk
Experts say the finding highlights importance of keeping blood pressure under control Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Pressure Medicines, High Blood Pressure, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Nighttime Hypertension Best Predictor of MI and StrokeNighttime Hypertension Best Predictor of MI and Stroke
For every 10-mm-Hg increase in nighttime systolic blood pressure, the risk of cardiovascular outcomes was increased 25%. In contrast, daytime and clinic hypertension failed to predict the future risk of MI or stroke. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 19, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Low Education, Smoking, High Blood Pressure May Lead to Increased Stroke Risk
Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Smoking, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - August 14, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Heavy drinking may point to higher risk of stroke
Researchers say heavy drinking may lead to a bigger risk of stroke than traditional risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes. Also, new recommendations about sugar intake. Eboni Williams reports on the day's top health stories.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - January 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Lower Blood Pressure Reduces First Stroke Risk
New research suggests keeping top number below 140 Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 11, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Folic Acid May Help Ward Off Stroke in People with High Blood Pressure
Chinese study found significantly lower rates in those who got an extra supply of the nutrient Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Folic Acid, High Blood Pressure, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The SPRINT trial: A major advance in treating high blood pressure
This study was sponsored primarily by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. This trial is a wonderful example of the kind of long-term, large-scale clinical trials that are necessary to advance patient care meaningfully. The study results also illustrate the importance of randomized clinical trials — that is, studies in which patients are randomly assigned to one of two treatment arms. Lastly, credit must be given to the participants who consented to be enrolled in the study. They have generously and selflessly contributed to advancing medical science and improving the care o...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - September 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH Tags: Hypertension and Stroke high blood pressure Source Type: news

Work Strain and Stroke Risk
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Healthy Living, High Blood Pressure, Stress, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - October 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Untreated High Blood Pressure Greatly Raises Risk of 'Bleeding' Stroke
Threat is even greater for minority patients, study found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Hemorrhagic Stroke, High Blood Pressure
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news