Blood Pressure Drug Combo Cuts Deaths in Elderly

High Blood Pressure NEWS AND VIEWS October 14, 2008

Blood Pressure Drug Combo Cuts Deaths in Elderly Using two drugs rather than one to combat high blood pressure in elderly individuals can reduce their chances of dying over a given period of time, according to a report in the Journal of the American Society of Hypertension.  Read more> COMMENTARY Treating High Blood Pressure in the Elderly Dr. Davis discusses how blood pressure management in the elderly can prevent death by other cardiovascular events.  Read more> This Week's News See all High Blood Pressure news Chicken legs may control high blood pressure: study Scientists in Japan have identified four proteins in chicken legs which appear to be effective in controlling high blood pressure, a study has said.  Read more> Menopause does not raise blood pressure, study finds Two new studies suggest that the increase in blood pressure and cardiovascular risk that starts in many women after menopause is not caused by menopause itself.  Read more> Ginkgo Prevented Stroke Damage in Mice But it's not clear if the popular extract would be effective in humans  Read more> Sponsored Health Center Find options for heart valve replacement.  Read more> Quiz of the Week Quiz: Do You Know the Signs of a Blood Clot? Deep vein thrombosis (also called DVT or blood clot) occurs when a blood clot forms in a large vein. Part of a clot may break off and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism (PE) and, possibly, death. Find out if you are at risk by taking our quiz! Today's Poll        Have you found it to be more difficult to manage your blood pressure as you age? Your options are: Yes No I don't know News You Can Use A Daily Dose of Beetroot Juice Can Keep High Blood Pressure Away A research study conducted by Professor Amrita Ahluwalia and her colleagues emphasizes the potential effectiveness of a natural and low cost approach for treating cardiovascular disease. Read more>

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