Articles - Hypertension | Clinical Group

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Open Access Commentary Article ID: ACH-8-131

Tachycardia as a cardiovascular risk factor. Role of ambulatory heart rate

10.17352/ach.000031

Published On: July 06, 2022 | Pages: 005 - 007

Author(s): Paolo Palatini*

There is a large body of evidence that resting Heart Rate (HR) is a strong predictor of cardiovascular events and mortality in hypertension [1,2]. This association was consistent across 9 Cohort studies and 7 large clinical trials performed on patients with hypertension [1]. ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat

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Open Access Research Article Article ID: ACH-7-130

Death prognosis factors of chronic heart failure in the elderly in Burkina Faso

10.17352/ach.000030

Published On: January 05, 2022 | Pages: 001 - 004

Author(s): Yaméogo NV*, Kagambèga LJ, Sib JDE, Tall Thiam A, Koudougou KJ, Millogo GRC, Samadoulougou AK, Simporé J and Zabsonré P

Background: Heart failure is the main reason for hospitalization in the cardiology department of Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital. The main causes of heart failure are arterial hypertension and myocardial ischemia. Mortality is high during hospitalization and can reach 48%. The follow-up of patients after hospitalization is difficult with many lost to follow-up. ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat

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Open Access Research Article Article ID: ACH-7-129

Prevalence and associated factors of elevated blood pressure in adolescents in schools in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

10.17352/ach.000029

Published On: February 23, 2021 | Pages: 001 - 006

Author(s): Placide Kambola Kakoma, Emmanuel Kiyana Muyumba, Clarence Kaut Mukeng, Jaques Mbaz Musung, Jeef Paul Banze, Christian Ngama Kakisingi, Dophra Ngoy Nkulu and Olivier Mukuku*

Introduction: Hypertension is a major public health problem worldwide due to its high prevalence and its association with cardiovascular diseases with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality cardiovascular. Elevated Blood Pressure (EBP) in adolescence progresses to hypertension in adulthood. Objective: To determine the prevalence of EBP and identify associated ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat

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Open Access Mini Review Article ID: ACH-6-128

Current approach to isolated diastolic hypertension

10.17352/ach.000028

Published On: December 30, 2020 | Pages: 029 - 030

Author(s): Hüsnü Değirmenci*, Eftal Murat Bakirci, Murat Çakir and Halil İbrahim Tanrıseven

In various guidelines, isolated diastolic hypertension is defined as diastolic blood pressure >80 or >90mmHg in individuals with normal systolic blood pressure. While isolated diastolic hypertension was associated with adverse cardiovascular events in observational studies, this relationship is not clear in epidemiological studies. Increased arterial stiffness, increa ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat

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Open Access Research Article Article ID: ACH-6-127

Relationship between Perceived Spousal Social Support and Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive Patients Attending General Outpatient Clinic in Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Nigeria

10.17352/ach.000027

Published On: December 28, 2020 | Pages: 022 - 028

Author(s): Ekundayo OO*, Elegbede OT, Gabriel-Alayode OE, Agboola SM, Shabi OM, Bello IS, Omosanya OE, Ajetunmobi OA and Fashola AM

Background: Despite many approaches to control hypertension, a lot of people still experience challenges keeping their Blood Pressure (BP) under control, and because the condition requires life - long treatment, many patients will need additional effort from their spouses. The spouse shares intimacy with patient and is the chief source of social support that provides ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat

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