Study design: Randomized controlled trial (RCT)
Study population: Elevated blood pressure individuals who present themselves at the outpatient clinics of Tehran Heart Centre(THC) , seeking blood pressure treatment and who have a systolic blood pressure of 120-129 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure
Krill powder is a food supplement rich in active ingredients such as fatty acids, phospholipids, protein and antioxidants like astaxanthin. It is considered to be more effective in lowering triglyceride values than fish oils and it may have positive effect on cholesterol values as well. Krill
In our Western culture, lifestyle changes focusing on diet, exercise and tobacco could prevent about 40% of all cancer deaths, and 82% of cardiac deaths, in the U.S. It is estimated that 71% of colon cancers, 70% of strokes, and 91% of diabetic cases could be avoided by living a healthy lifestyle.
DESIGN TEPHRA is a randomized control trial investigating the cardiovascular effects (blood pressure, structure, and function) of aerobic exercise intervention in young adults with elevated blood pressure. The trial will compare outcomes in premature born participants vs full-term born
The burden of cardiovascular disease in North Carolina remains large. The latest data available show an annual cardiovascular death rate of 263 per 100,000 explaining almost one-third of deaths in the state. Disease progression is largely determined by several risk factors including elevated blood
Hypothesis The aim of thie 3A study is to assess the role of MetS on the arterial mechanics and vascular health in different age groups using the Cardio Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) of the Vasera system and the "classic" carotid-femoral Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV).
STUDY OBJECTIVES
1. Objectives
Background
Worldwide, the numbers of women who have a pre-existing cardiovascular disease or develop cardiac problems during pregnancy are increasing and, due to the lack of evidenced-based data, this provides challenges for the treating physician. Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy is a complex
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide accounting for nearly one third of the total deaths. The majority (90%) of the CVD cases are caused by modifiable risk factors. These factors include tobacco smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, physical inactivity,
BACKGROUND:
The theoretical rationale for the role of environmental stress factors in the development of essential hypertension has been outlined in several studies. Briefly, individuals at increased risk for essential hypertension are more likely than non-risk cohorts to exhibit exaggerated
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