Active clinical trials for "Hypertension"

Objective:The possible association between hypertension and periodontitis and the effect of hypertension on periodontal treatment were investigated by evaluating salivary and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) interleukin (IL)-6 and C reactive protein (CRP) levels. Methods:Forty two healthy individuals without any previously diagnosed systemic disease [10 periodontally healthy (control) and 10 periodontitis (CP)] and subjects with hypertension [13 periodontally healthy (HP) and 9 with periodontitis (CP + HP)] participated in the study. GCF and saliva samples were obtained at baseline and four weeks after Phase I periodontal treatment. Biochemical parameters were analyzed using ELISA. Results:Before the periodontal treatment, significantly higher GCF IL-6 and CRP levels were detected in CP+HP and CP groups compared to HP and control groups (p<0.01). Salivary CRP level in CP+HP group was found to be higher than the control group (p<0.05). Statistically significant gingival and plaque index measurements (p<0.01) might suggest a possible effect of hypertension on periodontal status. Periodontal treatment significantly improved the clinical indices, however biochemical parameters did not change after the treatment. Conclusion:the association of hypertension with periodontitis through local salivary and GCF mediators might be possible in disease process.

This pilot study is designed to test effects of a single session of meditative movement (Tai Chi Easy) on older adults' blood pressure, perceptions of connection, mood, and oxytocin levels.

The estrogenic deficit characteristic of the climacteric stage is accompanied by a high incidence of health problems, such as the presence of Metabolic Syndrome risk factors that contribute to the increase of cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To determine the effect of a nursing intervention based on self-care aimed at improving the control of two metabolic syndrome risk factors (abdominal obesity and arterial hypertension) and health-related quality of life in climacteric women. Material and methods: Quasi-experimental study, non-equivalent control group design with women between 40 and 59 years old who present two risk factors of the Metabolic Syndrome (abdominal obesity and arterial hypertension) from two type C Health Centers of District 17D03 of Quito, Ecuador. Among one of the conceptual hypotheses, the researchers have Conceptual hypothesis 1: Climacteric women of the experimental group after the intervention of Nursing based on self-care improve two risk factors of MS with respect to those of the comparison group. A sample of 40 women was selected for experimental group and 40 for comparison group. Instruments and measurements: Abdominal Circumference, Blood Pressure, Menopause Rating Scale, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Women in both groups received the usual care and those in the experimental group received a Nursing Intervention with technological support that included individual face-to-face nursing counseling, group education and physical activity sessions through a virtual platform for 12 weeks. Ethical requirements were considered. Expected results: It is expected that after the Nursing Intervention based on self-care the women of the experimental group will decrease the parameters of abdominal circumference, blood pressure and improve health-related quality of life.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Atenas association in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension

The objective of this study is to evaluate the correlation of the calculated portal pressure gradient (PPG) obtained by direct portal and hepatic pressure measurements with a conventional 22 G needle guided by EUS and indirect portal vein pressure measurements using the interventional radiology based hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) procedure.

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of practice facilitation as a quality improvement strategy for implementing the Million Hearts' ABCS treatment guidelines for reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) among high-risk patients who receive care in primary care practices in New York City. The ABCS refer to the following: Aspirin in high-risk individuals (A), Blood pressure control and management (B), Cholesterol management (C), and Smoking cessation (S). The long-term goal is to create a robust infrastructure to disseminate and implement evidence based practice guidelines (EBPG) findings in primary care practices and improve practices' capacity to receive and implement other EBPG findings in the future.

Acute or chronic liver failure (fulminant hepatitis or advanced cirrhosis) disrupts brain physiology. Beyond classical hepatic encephalopathy, intracranial hypertension may occur.During liver transplantation (LT) surgery, many factors can lead to cerebral assault. In addition, intracranial hypertension measured with invasive methods has been described in certain phases of LT, especially at the time of reperfusion. The invasive monitoring of the intracranial pressure is not used in these patients, due to a high risk of infection and bleeding. The non-invasive monitoring of intracranial pressure has been widely developed in recent years : transcranial doppler and recently ultrasound of the optic nerve sheath (ONSD) allow an effective detection of intracranial hypertension.

A trial testing the efficacy of sit-stand workstations on decreasing sitting time and increasing light-intensity physical activity in samples of office worksites.

The proportion of hypertensive patients achieving adequate blood pressure control meeting guideline targets remains low. Of those patients on blood pressure lowering drugs, only 50% reach control. Objectives: Test the feasibility of telemonitoring of blood pressure in uncontrolled hypertensive patients. Investigate whether telemonitoring enabled self-measurement of blood pressure leads to faster blood pressure control than self-measurement without telemonitoring. Secondary endpoints include adverse effects, assessment of quality of life, adherence, a log of technical problems, and cost-effectiveness. Methods: Randomised parallel-group study consisting of 4 stages. Screening to check for eligibility. Randomisation in a 1:1 proportion to control or experimental arm: In the control arm, doctors will receive reports on the self-measured blood pressure based on diary cards; in the experimental group, doctors will receive weekly reports via telemonitoring. Treatment period: Doctors will adjust treatment according to the present guidelines of Hypertension. Blood pressure control is a home blood pressure below 135 mm Hg systolic and 85 mm Hg diastolic. Once blood pressure control is achieved the treatment period ends. Late follow-up: Assessment of blood pressure control at home 3 months after completion of the treatment period by means of telemonitoring. Sample size: 120 patients per group. Patients: recruited at clinics from Uruguay and Argentina. Main Inclusion Criteria: Women and men, age range 20 to 80 years. Uncontrolled hypertension and new diagnosed hypertension with a self-measured blood pressure at home of 135 mm Hg systolic and/or 85 mm Hg diastolic or more; Patients should be willing to accept adherence checking during follow-up and sign an informed written consent. Exclusion Criteria Patients emotionally or intellectually not capable of measuring their blood pressure at home; A clinical or social context, which is suboptimal for the self-measurement of blood pressure; Pregnancy; Alcohol or substance abuse or psychiatric illnesses; Participation in another study. Expected outcomes: blood pressure control will be achieved faster in the telemonitoring group.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death in Ireland, accounting for 33% of all deaths. Hypertension or elevated blood pressure, is also a significant health problem, however, it is one of the major controllable risk factors associated with CVD. While increased consumption of fruit and vegetables is associated with reduced risk of CVD, evidence is accumulating that consumption of berry fruits in particular, may promote cardiovascular health. Blackberries have a favourable nutritional profile, in that they are rich in dietary fibre, vitamins C, K and folate but low in dietary fat and kilocalories. In addition, blackberries are a rich source of antioxidants, and contain numerous phytochemicals including polyphenols. The aim of this study is to investigate the potential beneficial effects of blackberry consumption on cardiovascular health, in particular, effects on blood pressure.