"A new drug baxdrostat can significantly lower blood pressure in these people whose levels remain dangerously high despite taking several medicines. The results of the BaxHTN study showed that after 12 weeks, patients taking baxdrostat saw their blood pressure fall by about 9-10 mmHg (millimetres of mercury, the unit of measurement of blood pressure) more than the placebo a reduction large enough to cut cardiovascular risk."
"In one trial, researchers found a drug that is better than aspirin at preventing heart attacks and strokes. A new analysis of seven clinical trials showed patients taking clopidogrel had a 14% lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events compared with those taking aspirin. A second study showed weight loss drugs may halve the risk of heart patients being hospitalised or dying early."
"Eating foods rich in potassium, such as avocados, bananas and spinach, could reduce your risk of heart conditions, hospitalisation and death by 24%, Danish researchers told the conference. Previous research had shown that cutting out salt from meals can slash your risk of heart problems. A new study showed just how much potassium, which increases the amount of salt your body removes from the bloodstream, could help to ward off cardiovascular problems."
Doctors in Madrid hailed a new pill as a breakthrough for patients with high blood pressure resistant to existing medication. Globally, 1.3 billion people have hypertension and half have uncontrolled or resistant blood pressure, increasing risks of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and early death. Baxdrostat significantly lowered blood pressure in resistant patients, with BaxHTN showing a 9–10 mmHg greater fall than placebo after 12 weeks. Clopidogrel reduced major cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events by 14% versus aspirin across seven trials. Weight loss drugs may halve risk of hospitalization or early death in heart patients. Potassium-rich foods cut cardiovascular risk about 24%. Exercise lowers resting blood pressure and heart rate.
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