Drs. John Graham and Jordan Weinstein (@unityhealthto.bsky.social)'s study on renal denervation for resistant #Hypertension: renal mechanisms, efficacy and safety: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea.... #WorldHypertensionDay #HypertensionAwareness #HypertensionAwarenessMonth
Dr. Robert Jankov (@sickkidsvs.bsky.social/CHEO)'s study on preclinical assessment of nitrite as therapy for chronic neonatal lung injury and #PulmonaryHypertension: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea.... #WorldHypertensionDay #HypertensionAwareness #HypertensionAwarenessMonth
Dr. Marcel Ruzicka (@ottawahospital.bsky.social)'s study on #BloodPressure measurement: should technique define targets?: www.psifoundation.org/innovative-p... #WorldHypertensionDay #HypertensionAwareness #HypertensionAwarenessMonth
#GairdnerAwards laureate José Belizán discovered the connection between calcium intake and a decrease in the risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) by observing Guatemalan Mayan women and their cooking methods. #HypertensionAwarenessMonth
Learn more: www.gairdner.org/winner/jose-...
Hypertension Research. Can artificial intelligence help predict who will develop high blood pressure? Using data from over 18,000 participants in Alberta’s Tomorrow Project, researchers compared several machine learning models with a traditional statistical method. They found that newer AI approaches didn’t outperform the conventional Cox model — all methods had similar accuracy in predicting hypertension. This suggests that when the dataset is solid and features are well chosen, simpler, time-tested tools can still hold their own. Chowdhury et al. Scientific Reports, 2023.
Hypertension Research. Your first blood pressure reading? It might not be the most accurate. Successive readings improve risk prediction. One blood pressure reading might not tell the full story. Using CARTaGENE data, researchers found that taking multiple blood pressure readings — and ignoring the first one — gives a clearer picture of someone’s heart health risk. The study supports the idea that more than one measurement leads to better care. Desbiens et al., Hypertension, 2023.
Hypertension Research. Researchers find antihypertensive drug choices often don’t align with clinical guidelines, especially in Quebec How closely do doctors follow guidelines when prescribing blood pressure medication? A recent study using CARTaGENE data looked at trends in Quebec from 2009 to 2021 and found that prescriptions don’t always line up with clinical guidelines. The findings highlight a need for better awareness and education to help ensure people get the most effective treatment. Ivensky, et al. Journal of Kidney Health & Disease, 2024.
Hypertension Research. Statin use was linked to slightly lower diet quality in adults with metabolic syndrome, especially in older, lower-income groups Researchers looked at diet quality in adults with metabolic syndrome who weren’t living with heart disease, using data from CARTaGENE. They found that those taking statins — medications to lower cholesterol — tended to eat fewer vegetables and whole grains. This pattern was more common in older adults, people with lower incomes, and those with a history of high blood pressure. The findings raise important questions about how medication use might influence lifestyle choices. Bélanger et al. Canadian Journal of Cardiology Open. 2023.
It’s #HypertensionAwarenessMonth, and recent studies using population health data reveal:
🩺 Hidden hormone drivers of hypertension
🩺 Better BP prediction with multiple readings
🩺 And more!
📊 Explore the data behind these studies: portal.canpath.ca
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