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Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem

Posted 11 days ago by Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, May 16 – Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports. Atrial fibrillation increases a person's risk of heart attack, stroke and death. It was already known that high blood pressure is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, but, according to the researchers, this is the first study to make a connection between atrial fibrillation and palpitations, which are commonly felt as a rapid or strong irregular heartbeat. The study authors looked at data from nearly 23,000 people in Norway, aged 25 to 96, who were followed for an average of 11 years. During that time, atrial fibrillation occurred in 3 percent of women and 4.2 percent of men. Frequent palpitations increased the risk of atrial fibrillation in women by 62 percent and in men by 91 percent. High blood pressure (which ... Read more

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Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure, Even With Family History

Posted 12 days ago by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 15 – Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that risk, according to a new study. "The results of this study send a very practical message, which is that even a very realistic, moderate amount of exercise – which we define as brisk walking for 150 minutes per week – can provide a huge health benefit, particularly to people predisposed to hypertension because of their family history," study author Robin Shook said in an American Heart Association news release. The researchers followed nearly 6,300 highly fit people ranging in age from 20 to 80 for nearly five years. Of this group, one-third had at least one parent with high blood pressure. These people had a 34 percent lower risk of developing hypertension than ... Read more

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U.S. Task Force Issues Blood Pressure Guidelines

Posted 12 days ago by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 15 – "Team-based care" should be used to improve patients' blood pressure control, the U.S. Task Force on Community Preventive Services recommended on Tuesday. The recommendation is based on a review of 77 studies that showed improvements in patients' control of blood pressure when they received care from a team of health professionals – a primary care doctor supported by a pharmacist, nurse, dietitian, social worker, or community health worker – rather than a primary care doctor alone. The task force found that team-based care increased the percentage of patients with controlled blood pressure, led to a decrease in both systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure, and improved results in patients with diabetes and elevated levels of blood fats. Team members assist primary care doctors by providing support and sharing responsibility for high blood ... Read more

Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Not Cut Colon Cancer Risk

Posted 13 days ago by Drugs.com

MONDAY, May 14 – Widely used blood pressure medications called beta blockers do not cut a person's odds of developing colon cancer, a new study contends. Beta blockers, which include drugs such as metoprolol, carvedilol, propranolol and atenolol, are commonly prescribed to older adults for high blood pressure and heart conditions. Prior research has also linked use of the drugs to a decreased risk of cancer. This theory is based on animal and laboratory studies that found that the stress hormone norepinephrine can promote the growth and spread of cancer cells. Beta blockers inhibit this hormone's action. "One of the holy grails in the war on cancer is preventing angiogenesis, which is the growth of new blood vessels to feed tumor cells," explained Dr. David Robbins, associate chief of the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. "Some ... Read more

High Blood Pressure Risk Factors That May Surprise You

Posted 4 May 2012 by Drugs.com

FRIDAY, May 4 – Managing your blood pressure is the most important thing you can do to help lower your risk of stroke, the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, experts say. Yet many people don't realize they're at risk of having high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. As part of American Stroke Month in May, heart and stroke experts outline the top risk factors for high blood pressure. Family history. If your parents or a close relative had high blood pressure, you're also at risk for the condition. It's a good idea to research your family's medical history in order to find out if high blood pressure runs in the family. Advanced age. As people age, they're at increased risk for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. This is because blood vessels lose flexibility with aging, which leads to increasing pressure ... Read more

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FDA Medwatch Alert: Aliskiren-containing Medications: Drug Safety Comunication - New Warning and Contraindication

Posted 23 Apr 2012 by Drugs.com

including: Amturnide (aliskiren hemifumarate, amlodipine besylate, and hydrochlorothiazide) Tekturna (aliskiren hemifumarate) Tekturna HCT (aliskiren hemifumarate and hydrochlorothiazide) Tekamlo (aliskiren hemifumarate and amlodipine besylate) Valturna (aliskiren hemifumarate and valsartan). Valturna will no longer be marketed after July 2012 [Posted 04/20/2012] ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals of possible risks when using blood pressure medicines containing aliskiren with other drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in patients with diabetes or kidney (renal) impairment. These drug combinations should not be used (are contraindicated) in patients with diabetes. In addition, avoid use of aliskiren with ARBs or ACEIs in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (i.e., where glomerular filtration ... Read more

Exercise May Help Patients With High Blood Pressure Live Longer

Posted 19 Apr 2012 by Drugs.com

THURSDAY, April 19 – Exercise reduced the risk of death in people with high blood pressure during the course of a new 12-year study. The researchers also found that inactivity increased the risk of death during the study approximately the same amount as would an increase in blood pressure of 40 to 50 milligrams of mercury. The 12-year study, which is slated for presentation April 19 at the World Congress of Cardiology, included more than 434,000 people in Taiwan. Of those participants, 54 percent were inactive, 22 percent had low activity levels and 24 percent had moderate or high activity levels. The risk of death during the study period from all causes and, specifically, from cardiovascular disease – conditions involving the heart and blood vessels, such as heart attack and stroke – was much higher among those who were inactive compared to those who were active at all ... Read more

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High Blood Pressure May Be Especially Lethal for Blacks

Posted 10 Apr 2012 by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, April 10 – Black people with high blood pressure are twice as likely to suffer sudden cardiac death than whites or other racial groups who suffer hypertension, according to a new study. Researchers found this was true regardless of blacks' other risk factors, such as age, gender, family history, weight, diabetes or pre-existing heart disease. Researchers examined 533 black and 8,660 non-black patients with high blood pressure and followed them for five years. Sudden cardiac death occurred in 178 patients, including 17 blacks and 161 non-blacks. After adjusting for risk factors such as age, sex, body mass index (a measure of body fat based on height and weight), diabetes and history of heart disease, the study revealed black patients had a two-fold greater risk of sudden cardiac death. In sudden cardiac death, the heart unexpectedly stops beating, causing blood flow to the ... Read more

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EKG Heart Test May Predict Risk in Older Adults

Posted 10 Apr 2012 by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, April 10 – Minor changes in the results of a commonly used heart test – an electrocardiogram, or EKG – translate into a 35 percent increased risk of heart events, such as heart attacks, hospitalizations for chest pain or the need for heart surgery, in people over 70, according to new research. For people with major abnormalities in their EKG, the risk of having a heart event is even higher, compared to people with normal tests. "We analyzed data from the Health, Aging and Body Composition Study. More than 3,000 patients had an electrocardiogram done at baseline, but we only included the people who didn't have a previous history of coronary heart disease or cardiovascular disease, so no heart attacks or strokes," said lead study author Dr. Reto Auer, a research fellow in the department of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco. "We found ... Read more

Teva Announces Launch of Generic Avapro and Generic Avalide in the United States

Posted 2 Apr 2012 by Drugs.com

JERUSALEM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 2, 2012 - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced today that it has commenced commercial launch of both Irbesartan and Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, the Company's generic versions of Sanofi Aventis' high blood pressure treatments, Avapro and Avalide Tablets. The brand products had annual sales of approximately $464 million and $124 million, respectively, in the United States, based on IMS sales data. As the first company to file Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) containing paragraph IV certifications for both of these products, Teva has been awarded a 180-day period of marketing exclusivity. About Teva Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: TEVA) is a leading global pharmaceutical company, committed to increasing access to high-quality healthcare by developing, producing and marketing affordable generic drugs as well as ... Read more

Could Soy Help Lower Your Blood Pressure?

Posted 25 Mar 2012 by Drugs.com

SUNDAY, March 25 – Isoflavones – a compound found in foods such as soy milk, green tea, tofu and peanuts – may help lower blood pressure in young adults, new research suggests. The researchers also found that isoflavones may be of particular benefit for black American adults, nearly 42 percent of whom are estimated to have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. One expert not connected to the study said there is reason to believe that isoflavones could help the heart. Isoflavones "dilate the vessels by increasing the release of nitric oxide," explained Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women and heart disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. She said the new study, "brings to light a compelling dietary recommendation that can help control hypertension in younger patients." In the new study, investigators examined data from more than 5,000 participants in a major ... Read more

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Blood Pressure Variance Between Arms Points to Heart Risk

Posted 20 Mar 2012 by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, March 20 – Calculating the difference in blood pressure readings taken from the left and right arms might help predict a patient's odds of dying from heart disease, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people with high blood pressure whose blood pressure varies significantly between each arm are at higher risk of cardiovascular death over 10 years. The study supports "inter-arm difference as a simple indicator of increased cardiovascular risk," say a team led by Dr. Andrew Gould, of the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry in Plymouth, England. The new findings echo those of a study published in January in The Lancet. That study, also conducted by researchers at Peninsula College, reviewed data from 28 studies looking at differences between systolic blood pressure [the top number in a reading] between the right and left arms. The team found that a difference of ... Read more

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Prescription Meds Can Put on Unwanted Pounds

Posted 2 Mar 2012 by Drugs.com

FRIDAY, March 2 – Medications taken by millions of Americans for mood disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic conditions can have an unhealthy side effect: weight gain. While other choices exist for some types of drugs, adjusting medications is not simply a matter of switching, said Ryan Roux, chief pharmacy officer with the Harris County Hospital District, in Houston. In the late 1990s, Dr. Lawrence Cheskin conducted early research on prescription medicines and obesity. "Some medicines make an early, noticeable difference, causing patients to become ravenously hungry, while changes are subtle for others. A few months taking them and you've gained 10 pounds," said Cheskin, now director of the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center, in Baltimore. To help increase awareness, Roux and his pharmacist group have compiled a list of "weight-promoting" and "weight-neutral or ... Read more

'Upper Normal' Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Risk in Men

Posted 17 Jan 2012 by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Jan. 17 – Middle-aged men with blood pressure in the upper-normal range are at increased risk for atrial fibrillation later in life, researchers say. Atrial fibrillation – which affects more than 2.7 million Americans – is a heart rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke and other heart-related complications. High blood pressure is a known risk factor for atrial fibrillation. Previous research has shown that women with blood pressure in the upper end of the normal range are at increased risk for atrial fibrillation. This study looked at whether the same was true in men. In the new study, Norwegian researchers analyzed data from more than 2,000 men aged 40 to 59 who had their blood pressure measured at the start of the study and were followed for up to 35 years. During the follow-up, 270 (13 percent of the men) developed atrial fibrillation. U.S. guidelines define high blood ... Read more

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Younger Adults on Multiple Meds at Risk for Falls: Study

Posted 17 Jan 2012 by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Jan. 17 – Young and middle-aged adults who take two or more prescription drugs at any one time may be at increased risk for accidental falls, a new study finds. The effect is similar to that seen in elderly people, according to the report published online Jan. 17 in the journal Injury Prevention. In the study, the researchers looked at data from 344 working-age people who died or required hospital admission within 48 hours of an accidental fall at home in Auckland, New Zealand, between 2005 and 2006. They were compared with 352 randomly selected age-matched people in the general population. The investigators found that people who took two or more prescription drugs were 2.5 times more likely to suffer an injury in an accidental fall than those who took one or no medicine. The findings held true even after accounting for personal, social and lifestyle factors such as drinking, ... Read more

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