The chemical N-Nitrosodimethylamine, also referred to as NDMA, is a noxious, odorless compound that dissolves in water. It has been found to cause cancer in animals and potentially even humans, most commonly having detrimental effects on the liver. NDMA can mutate cells and stimulate tumor growth in mice at the very low dose of only […]
Maternal hypertension and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy have been proven to significantly increase the risk of perinatal health complications in both mothers and their offspring. Conditions such as chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia are common and complicate between 5 and 10% of pregnancies, leading to maternal mortality, stillbirth, and preterm birth as well […]
Despite experiencing an increased risk for hypertension, Black patients often constitute a small proportion of clinical trial participants leading to a lack of data supporting evidence-based treatment decisions in this demographic. Until the Antihypertensive and Lipid-lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial, in which more than a third of participants were black, there was limited […]
Characterized by elevated blood pressure, abdominal obesity, elevated triglycerides, low high density lipoprotein cholesterol, and elevated blood glucose, metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been associated with an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases. Researchers continue to evaluate the role of nutritional behaviors in the development of these conditions, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. In particular, […]
As results of the REGARDS study indicate, African American patients are more likely to be aware of having hypertension, more likely to be undergoing treatment, more likely to be treated more intensively, yet they are less likely to achieve blood pressure control. Current literature suggests these disparities are a combined result of socioeconomic factors, psychological […]
Top 5 Cardiometabolic Health Topics You Can’t Miss at the 14th Annual CMHC Alarmingly, recent statistics indicate that over one-third of the population has at least one cardiometabolic risk factor, ranging from dyslipidemia and hypertension to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In the time of a cardiometabolic public health crisis, it is more important than ever […]
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiometabolic disease and is common among the American population with nearly 1 in 3 adults suffering from high blood pressure. The proportion increases in adults with either type 1 or 2 diabetes – 2 out 3 patients report having high blood pressure or taking BP-lowering prescription medications. Current American […]
Despite the extensive literature and research that indicates the preventability of cardiovascular disease, it remains a primary and leading cause of not only mortality & morbidity, but also a tremendous health care cost and economic burden. A Vital Signs report recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cited that in 2016 alone, […]
A new study conducted by researchers and scientists at Ohio University has found that vitamin D3 – a vitamin that is naturally produced when skin is exposed to sunlight – could prevent and restore damage caused by several cardiovascular diseases, including diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis. The study shows that Vitamin D3 — which is made by […]
According to a joint statement issued Monday by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, nearly half of all adult Americans will be considered to have high blood pressure under new guidelines. “The numbers are scary,” said Dr. Robert M. Carey, professor of medicine at the University of Virginia and co-chair of […]
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