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Filter by:TEAMS-BP is a multicenter, participant-randomized controlled trial designed to compare the effectiveness of Intensive Tailored Telehealth Monitoring (ITTM) versus Intensive Clinic Management (ICM) on Blood Pressure (BP) control and patient activation for BP management following stroke
The aim of this study is to investigate the importance of pulse wave velocity, an indicator of arterial stiffness, in predicting hemodynamic changes in normotensive and hypertensive patients undergoing spinal anesthesia.
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) are the first-line treatment for high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, and have excellent effects in improving the prognosis of cardiovascular diseases. However, ACEI is frequently discontinued due to its adverse reaction. The adverse reaction to ACEI is not uncommon, especially in Asians. Discontinuation of ACEI is known to increase the risk of poor prognosis of cardiovascular diseases. Biomarkers for predicting adverse reaction to ACEI have not yet been developed. Recently, genes related to adverse reaction to ACEI have been identified. This study is a randomized prospective study, in which the experimental group decides whether to administer the drug based on genetic information, and the control group decides whether to administer the drug without the information. In the experimental group, participants who are predicted to have a high risk of adverse reation to ACEI will receive angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB), and those who are predicted to have a low risk of adverse reaction will receive ACEI. Control group will receive ACEI. The frequency of adverse reaction will be investigated between control and experimental groups. In the genotyping and control groups, at least 45 and 31 will be enrolled, respectively, and after drug administration, a phone follow-up will be conducted at 3 weeks, followed by a visit at the 6th week, and the study will be terminated.
EvalSel can precisely assess the salt intake of hospitalized patients in nephrology and cardiology or in medical consultation. It can determine salt consumption to the nearest gram. The objectives of this food frequency questionnaire are to arrive at a precise dietary diagnosis and to quickly identify the dietary errors made by the patients. EvalSel is useful for doctors to quickly obtain an assessment of the salt consumption of their patients, so they can refer them to dietitians if necessary. It can be used on the day of admission to hospital or during medical follow-ups to know the evolution of their consumption over the long term and improve their care.
Elevated blood pressure or prehypertension is highly associated with increased risk of developing hypertension, cardiovascular event, and type II diabetes. Many physically inactive young adults, particularly in Malaysia have blood pressure higher than normal range, therefore it is important to control the blood pressure within normal range as prophylactic measure. This experimental research will be carried out to study the effect of physical training (aerobic exercise) and mental training (mindfulness meditation) with diet as a control group on the systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and resting heart rate among young adult with elevated blood pressure living a sedentary lifestyle. Participant will be divided into 2 experimental groups (mental and physical training) and 1 control group (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension -DASH diet plan) who need to complete the prescribed intervention for 6 weeks. Results will be analysed by repeated measures ANOVA followed by post-hic test.
Acupuncture therapy will be provided to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients. The mild to moderate hypertensive patients will not be on hypertensive medications. The course last for 8 weeks and the frequency is once a week.
Smoking elderly males with stage 1 and 2 hypertension who currently smoked at least one cigarette per day and were willing to quit smoke will be invited to this cluster randomized, controlled, interventional, open clinical trial. The investigators will provide participants with group education of smoking cessation and their blood pressure measured at clinic at the sixth month is the primary endpoint. The investigators aim to explore how group education of smoking cessation effects smoking cessation, hypertension control and cardiovascular events.
Rationale: Systolic hypertension represents the leading risk for burden of disease among older adults (age >70 years), with an increasing prevalence due to the increase in lifespan. Antihypertensive drug treatment (AHT) is beneficial in fit (non-frail) older adults, with substantial (≈40 %) risk reductions for cardiovascular events and mortality. Scarce evidence exists on the risks of adverse effects related to AHT. It has been suggested in medical literature that AHT in frail elderly might cause cerebral hypoperfusion and/or orthostatic hypotension. Therefore, current guidelines advise clinicians to be more cautious regarding treatment targets in this population. However, the evidence for these adverse effects is limited to observational and cross-sectional data and opinion pieces. In contrast to the suggestion of potential adverse effects of AHT in elderly, recent experimental data and secondary analyses of clinical trials do not provide support for this statement. However, evidence in frail older patients remains scarce. Studies that directly examine the safety of AHT with regard to cerebral hemodynamics and orthostatic tolerance in frail elderly are needed to inform potential changes in current treatment guidelines and prevent undertreatment of hypertension in frail older patients. Objective: To examine the impact of medication induced systolic BP (SBP) reductions ≥10 mmHg, while reaching a treatment target of ≤140 mmHg, on cerebral blood flow (CBF) in frail elderly with untreated or uncontrolled systolic hypertension at baseline. We hypothesise that these blood pressure lowering targets (which are consistent with clinical guidelines for non-frail older patients) are not accompanied by detrimental reductions in CBF (i.e. >10% from baseline). Study design: An explorative observational study will be performed to examine the effects of medication induced SBP reductions ≥10 mmHg to office SBP ≤140 mmHg on CBF in frail elderly with untreated or uncontrolled hypertension. Participants will be treated as in usual patient care for older adults with hypertension. Participants will undergo one baseline assessment before exposure to (additional) AHT, followed by in duplo follow-up assessments 6-10 weeks after the start of AHT. The in duplo follow-up evaluations will be performed on separate days within 2 weeks while continuing treatment. Study population: Twelve frail (Clinical Frailty Scale 4-7) elderly (age ≥70 years) with untreated or uncontrolled systolic hypertension (office SBP ≥150 mmHg) that will be subjected to (additional) AHT as part of regular care. Main study parameters/endpoints: The change in resting CBF from baseline to follow-up (i.e. the average of the in duplo follow-up assessments). Secondary outcomes relate to cerebrovascular autoregulation (CA) and orthostatic tolerance. Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: Subjects will be subjected to AHT, essentially identical to what is considered 'guideline care', while their wellbeing will be monitored closely. Since all study procedures and used measurement techniques are non-invasive, the nature and extent of burden and risks associated with participation and measurements are negligible.
Study name: Sacubitril Valsartan in Preventing the Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation After Ablation in Elderly Hypertensive Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. Medicine: sacubitril/valsartan (100mg) and valsartan (80mg). Rationale: The latest guidelines represent an intensified management approach to reduce or prevent morbidity associated with atrial fibrillation. They provide stronger and more specific recommendations for catheter ablation (CA) use. However, not all patients maintain sinus rhythm after CA and both early and late relapses of AF can occur in many patients. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of sacubitril/valsartan in preventing atrial fibrillation recurrences after ablation in elderly hypertensive patients with atrial fibrillation. Study design: This is a 12-month prospective, randomized, active-controlled, open-label, multi-center study, with two treatment groups: sacubitril/valsartan (100mg tablet) and valsartan (80mg tablet). Study population: Men or women aged between 65 and 79 years will be screened for hypertension. Eligible patients should be untreated and treated atrial fibrillation patients with clinic systolic/diastolic blood pressure ≥130/80 mmHg, who are going to receive catheter ablation procedure. Patients should have abilities to understand the study requirements and provide informed consent. Randomization and treatment: After screening period by centers, eligible patients will be randomly divided into 2 groups, taking one pill of sacubitril/valsartan (100mg tablet) or valsartan (80mg tablet). Follow-up: After meeting the inclusion criteria, there will be 1-week screening period. Clinic blood pressure, ambulatory blood pressure, echocardiography, concomitant medication records and adverse event records will be collected at randomization period. Then patients will be randomly assigned into sacubitril/valsartan group and valsartan group. The treatment will be observed for 12 months. There will be 4 visiting points in the treatment period, which will be the 1st month, 3rd month, 6th month and 12th month. Sample size: A total of 300 patients should be enrolled in total. Timeline: After obtaining the approval of Ethics Committee of Ruijin Hospital, recruitment will start. Patients enrollment and follow-up are expected to be performed from October 2022 to December 2024.
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular events. Healthy lifestyle factors are widely recommended for hypertension prevention and control, and cardiorespiratory fitness is a strong and independent predictor of the progression of hypertension. Increased cardiorespiratory fitness through lifestyle modifications is associated with lower mortality in hypertensive or high-normal blood pressure individuals. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of supervised lifestyle intervention that include diet and exercise and base on intelligent application and continuous physiological monitoring on improvement of cardiopulmonary fitness, blood pressure and other health outcomes among participants with hypertension or high-normal blood pressure.