ISHIB today released new recommendations recognizing that high blood pressure among African Americans is a severe health problem. The new consensus statement suggests that treatment should start sooner and be more aggressive among African Americans.
Using data from the landmark trial, ALLHAT, scientists today presented results showing that, despite a more favorable effect on metabolic factors defining the metabolic syndrome (MetS) with the alpha-blocker doxazosin, this agent was less effective in preventing hypertensive complications in patients with MetS than the diuretic chlorthalidone.
Researchers of a study presented today at ISHIB2006 wanted to find out the level at which providers were using the guidelines and if patients were reaching blood pressure and lifestyle choice goals set by JNC 7. Their results are encouraging: 77% of the providers were in concordance with the guidelines and almost half of the study participants (41%) were at recommended high blood pressure goal levels.
Adiponectin (ADIPO), a protein hormone produced by the adipocytes (fat cells), could play a pivotal role in the progress of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in African American women. Research links lower levels of ADIPO with glucose intolerance and high insulin levels.
Comparing results from both the CAPABLE and GEMINI clinical trials, researchers at today's ISHIB2006 presented new data that supports the efficacy of a fixed-dose therapy combining a calcium antagonist (amlodipine) and a statin (atorvastatin) for lowering high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels in hypertensive patients.
Mental stress-induced changes in blood pressure and sodium excretion may affect how the blood vessels dilate to allow blood flow through the circulatory system. The study released today at ISHIB2006 found that some African American youth exposed to stress had poor endothelial function, resulting from poor handling of sodium.
Researchers Link Microalbumin Levels to Sodium Retention During Stress. African American youth may have greater changes to t
Good news! A new study being presented at ISHIB2006 shows that individuals can take charge of their health by following a prescribed set of activities designed to reduce risk factors for heart disease. Transcendental Meditation (TM) and a time-and-attention-matched health education program have been found to reduce six risk factors used to determine metabolic status.
During June 23-26, medical faculty from around the world will present sessions that will provide the most current approaches to detecting and managing metabolic syndrome to reduce cardiovascular disease. ISHIB2006, an annual health conference, will address topics related to diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, kidney disease and stroke and their relationships with metabolic syndrome.
Medical fellowship and master clinician awards now available for participation in ISHIB2006 taking place during June 23-26 in Atlanta, Georgia. Nomination forms are available at www.ishib.org/ISHIB2006/aawrds.asp.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary year, ISHIB announces ISHIB2006, which will address "The Evolving Metabolic Syndrome: Cardiovascular Risk Burdens in Ethnic Populations." Medical reporters are invited to attend this June 23-26, 2006 meeting.
As researchers across the country struggle to find answers to the disproportionate burdens of disease, disability, and premature death suffered by minority populations, The Jackson Heart Study is making strides in developing a novel, community-based approach to reducing cardiovascular disease among African Americans.
The beta-blocker, nebivolol, may be just what the doctor orders to control high blood pressure, especially among African Americans. According to research, nebivolol was shown to be statistically significantly better than placebo in reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure among African-American hypertensive patients.
In the continued quest to find cost-effective treatment for high blood pressure, today's announcement from ISHIB2005 brings medical practice one step closer to achieving blood pressure control, even in high-risk patients.
Young girls may have a secret to healthy hearts according to new research. Before and after participating in stress-producing activities, male and female teenagers were measured for blood pressure levels. Females showed less of an increase in systolic blood pressure than their male counterparts.
In this high-tech world of electronic communications, the older, reliable form of communication via the telephone has proven effective in reaching out to older African-American women with diabetes.
Whether you are male, female, White, or Black, if you have high blood pressure and high cholesterol, you are at greater risk of heart disease and stroke than those without these combined conditions.
ISHIB to launch its annual meeting to formulate answers to eliminate health disparities and to reduce cardiovascular disease and associated risk factors among ethnic populations. (Spanish version follows English version)
ISHIB (the International Society on Hypertension in Blacks) invites health reporters to attend ISHIB2005 to learn about recent studies, new guidelines, and treatment approaches to eliminate heart disease disparities.
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