systolic blood pressure

In Parkinson’s disease, managing orthostatic hypotension improves cognition and balance

In Parkinson’s disease, managing orthostatic hypotension improves cognition and balance. Orthostatic hypotension is a form of low blood pressure that occurs when going from a sitting or lying position to a standing one. It’s commonly found in Parkinson’s disease and current recommendations to manage it involve general measures and medications that pose minimum risk or ...click here to read more

Hypertension complications reduced with lower systolic blood pressure

Individuals can reduce the risk of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) – a complication of hypertension – by achieving lower systolic blood pressure than what is currently recommended. The findings come from researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. LVH is a condition characterized by the thickening and enlargement of the walls in the left ventricle. ...click here to read more