Common high blood pressure meds may lower colorectal cancer risk
Jul 6, 2020
High blood pressure medicines that block or inhibit the chemical angiotensin could reduce colorectal cancer, a Hong Kong study shows.
High Blood Pressure
Taking blood pressure meds helps even frailest people live longer
Jun 8, 2020
Consistently taking prescribed blood pressure medications helped both frail and healthy older adults live longer, according to new research.
Both blood pressure numbers key to pinpointing heart attack, stroke risk in young adults
Jun 1, 2020
A new study shows how much cardiovascular risk goes up if you have high blood pressure in your 20s and 30s.
How to accurately measure blood pressure at home
May 22, 2020
Using the right blood pressure device and following a few guidelines makes it simple to measure blood pressure at home.
More intense blood pressure control may lower irregular heartbeat risk
May 4, 2020
A study suggests aggressive blood pressure control could cut the risk of a common type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.
Dropping blood pressure may predict frailty, falls in older people
Mar 30, 2020
The falling rate of blood pressure after standing is associated with frailty and the number of falls in older people, a new study finds.
These stroke survivors may not be prescribed enough blood pressure meds
Feb 21, 2020
People who survive a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain remain at high risk from uncontrolled hypertension, a new study suggests.
Worried about brain lesions and dementia? Check this blood pressure number
Jan 8, 2020
People with lower diastolic blood pressure – the bottom number – had fewer white matter lesions in their brains, a new study reveals.
Retina changes offer glimpse into body's heart health
Oct 30, 2019
Largest study of its kind confirms link between heart disease risk factors and changes to blood vessels in the eye.
'New Amsterdam' may be a drama, but it's looking at this real-life heart issue
Oct 16, 2019
The NBC medical series New Amsterdam takes a look at the risks African American men face with high blood pressure.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.