Active clinical trials for "Hypertension"

The investigators aim to investigate the factors affecting cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals with systemic hypertension.

Rhopressa effectively lowers intra-ocular pressure by improving conventional outflow and decreasing episcleral venous pressure. While this may result in improved episcleral venous flow, current methods to quantify episcleral blood flow in vivo are rudimentary and unable to accurately and precisely determine flow. Proof that Rhopressa effectively increases episcleral venous flow would differentiate it from other medications. Furthermore, this evidence could galvanize interest in the use of Rhopressa after popular Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) procedures. In future studies, MIGS procedures could be used to improve the proximal outflow pathway, and Rhopressa to enhance distal outflow. Specific Aim: To determine the effect of Rhopressa on episcleral venous outflow and retinal blood flow in a cohort of treatment-naïve ocular hypertensive and glaucoma suspect patients. Hypothesis: Rhopressa increases episcleral venous flow and retinal blood flow from baseline at both 1 hour and 1 week after initiation of therapy.

Researchers are trying to determine if subjects with lack of access to healthy food and a long term health problem, are helped by a weekly box of healthy groceries and nutrition education.

Study objective - to assess the efficacy, tolerability and adherence of bisoprolol/perindopril FDC in patients with HT and stable CAD in everyday practice. Type of the program: multicenter, observational, uncontrolled, open program. The program will involve 480 general practitioners (GPs) and cardiologists from the primary care facilities.Each doctor includes four patients. It is planned to include not less than 1920 patients in total.

Glucocorticoids are widely used for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. In 2008, it was estimated that 0.8% of the United Kingdom adult population had used long-term (≥ 3 months) glucocorticoids, rising to 3% in women aged over 80 years. The aim of the project is to investigate the dose-response estimates of risk of high blood pressure associated with oral glucocorticoids.

This study will evaluate the effect of household-based screening and care encouragement for blood pressure on subsequent changes in blood pressure. The study uses a quasi-experimental regression discontinuity design with existing population-based secondary data from the 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2017 waves of the National Income Dynamics Study in South Africa.

Introduction: The average age of menopause in the Polish population is around 50 years. After the occurrence of the last menstruation in the woman's body there are series of hormonal changes that may result in the emergence of new diseases, i.e. osteoporosis or ischemic heart disease. Hypertension is the most important cardiovascular risk factor affecting morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease. It is estimated that there are as many as 34% of adult Poles. The incidence of hypertension increases with age in both women and men, and significantly greater increases are observed in perimenopausal women. An equally important and growing health and economic problem in Poland is heart failure. It is estimated that up to 700,000 patients in our country are struggling with this disease, and the proportion of women in this group is constantly growing. This is the third reason for the death of women in Poland, causing more deaths than cancer. The influence of menopause on the occurrence of heart failure in a group of women with controlled hypertension remains unclear and is the subject of ongoing research. Similarly, there is still no convincing data on the increased risk of organ complications of arterial hypertension in the group of postmenopausal women. The aim of the study is to assess the effect of menopause on myocardial function indexes, haemodynamic parameters and body mass composition in women aged> 40 years. Material: about 100 women hospitalized in the Department of Cardiology and Congenital Heart Diseases of Adults > 40 years of age will be enrolled in the study. with controlled hypertension. The population will be divided into two groups: I: 50 women before the onset of menopause and II group: 50 women ≥ 1 year after the onset of menopause. Methods: Basic laboratory tests and concentrations of ADMA, NT-proBNP, neprilysin, estradiol and FSH will be performed in patients. The other planned examinations are: full clinical examination with BMI assessment, resting ECG test, full echocardiography using tissue doppler, volume and function of the left atrium and vascular stiffness index assessed using the sphygmocor device. In addition, it is planned to analyze the composition of body mass using electrical bioimpedance, intima-media complex measurement and spiroergometric study. One year after the inclusion in the study, a telephone interview will be carried out with the patients, with particular attention to the diagnosed diseases / onset of intervention: heart failure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, the need for coronary angiography or rehospitalisation. The collected data will be statistically processed. New values: Studies carried out as part of this work will supplement the current knowledge on the impact of menopause in the population of women with hypertension on the risk of heart failure and complications of organ hypertension. Thanks to the observed relationships, it will be possible to early start the appropriate diagnostic procedure, the selection of personalized treatment and the development of a model of cardiac care for women in the perimenopausal period, and thus improve quality and extend their life.

Black cancer patients tend to have worse outcomes than White cancer patients. Some of this disparity may be due to comorbidities. The purpose of this study is to improve management of co-morbidities among cancer patients in order to improve cancer outcomes and improve health equity. Comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension can complicate cancer treatment or can make it difficult to reach optimal health after treatment. This study will offer additional support and tools to manage cancer patient's health needs. First, the study will use a mobile health application, managed by a company called Welldoc, to monitor patient progress in real time and to provide ongoing guidance. Second, the study will connect patients with a Community Health Worker who will speak with them weekly to discuss self-care information, including medical scheduling or appointment needs, and assist with daily self-monitoring of blood pressure and/or blood glucose monitoring. Lastly, an oncology nurse will monitor reported health and triage any medical needs and whether additional medical care is needed.

In this research we investigate endothelial function in cancer patients who received platinum based chemotherapy.

the investigators hypothesize that Ambu aura-i LMA can be used safely in patients undergoing craniotomies and are effective in reducing the incidence of emergence hypertension.