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The annual inflation-adjusted health care costs of cardiovascular risk factors is projected to triple between 2020 and 2050.
The rate of BP control was significantly higher after 12 months of multicomponent intervention, with reduction in SBP of −10.1 mm Hg.
The association was stronger in participants younger than 50 years; mediators included diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and depression.
Findings seen regardless of whether hypertension persists in seated position
The largest effect sizes were seen for diuretics and calcium channel blockers, and the smallest were seen for ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers.
No increase was seen in the incidence of hypotension episodes with replacement of salt by a potassium-enriched substitute.
Genetically determined high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and systolic blood pressure were linked to increased odds of Alzheimer’s disease.
Major contributors to increased disease burden include smoking and a diet high in sodium, as well as five metabolic factors.
19.05 million deaths were estimated for CVD globally in 2020, representing an increase of 18.71% from 2010.
A significantly higher BP reading was seen with use of a regular cuff among those requiring a large or extra-large cuff.