Factors linked to heart problems, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and bad cholesterol levels, can start years, ...

A new blood pressure calculator built on extensive clinical trial data helps doctors accurately estimate how much each medication will reduce blood pressure. The tool simplifies complex treatment ...

Presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) 2025 Scientific Sessions, the new guidelines emphasize tighter systolic BP ...

A powerful new calculator predicts the blood pressure-lowering effects of hundreds of drugs, helping doctors tailor ...

More than 11 million people may need to reconsider taking medications to avoid heart attack and stroke, according to new research that says current guidelines overestimate risk for some people, but ...

A new Northwestern Medicine study introduces a first-of-its-kind online calculator that uses percentiles to help younger ...

The updated guidelines recommend that people keep their systolic blood pressure under a specific number — 130 — to prevent ...

Evidence from a string of recent studies suggests that aiming for a lower blood pressure in older adults may not be as risky as previously thought. The American Heart Association and the American ...

Vegetables rich in fiber, nitrates, and potassium may lower blood pressure. Examples include leafy greens, broccoli, beets, carrots, and potatoes.

The mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) at baseline for Black and White patients not taking antihypertensive medication was ...