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The Effect of Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This study evaluated the effect of rinsing with a chlorhexidine containing mouthwash (CHX‐MW) on blood pressure (BP), as compared to rinsing with a control MW or no MW, based on (randomised) controlled trials and observational studies in humans. PROSPERO CRD42020222495.
Lars S. J. Toonen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Familial history of hypertension as a predictor of increased arterial stiffness in normotensive offspring

open access: yesThe Egyptian Heart Journal, 2017
Background: Increased arterial stiffness can be used as a prognostic marker of arterial hypertension. The relationship between arterial stiffness and arterial hypertension seems to be reciprocal.
Ghada Youssef   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Are aneroid and digital sphygmomanometers as reliable and accurate as mercury sphygmomanometers?

open access: yesNational Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Background: The accurate measurement of blood pressure (BP) is crucial for effectively treating hypertension, which stands as a primary risk factor for both cardiovascular disease and premature mortality. The shift from mercury to nonmercury sphygmomanometers in developing countries due to environmental concerns prompts an evaluation of the accuracy of
Jassal Mathew, Biju Bahuleyan
openaire   +1 more source

The Effect of Smokeless Tobacco on Intra-Ocular Pressure in a Nigerian Population [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
The study was conducted to find out the effect of smokeless tobacco (ST) on the intraocular pressure (IOP) among non-smokers and smokers. Thirty-seven healthy volunteers of between 19–30 years age, classified into two groups, non-smokers (n=22) and ...
Ekure, Dr Edgar   +2 more
core  

Determinants of short-period heart rate variability in the general population [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
Decreased heart rate variability (HRV) is associated with a worse prognosis in a variety of diseases and disorders. We evaluated the determinants of short-period HRV in a random sample of 149 middle-aged men and 137 women from the general population ...
Bolte, H.-D.   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Exercise Capacity and the Force Frequency Relationship in Multi‐Point Versus Single‐Point Pacing: A Randomized Trial

open access: yesPacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Quadripolar left ventricular (LV) epicardial leads capable of multipoint pacing (MPP) may have an advantage over conventional bipolar leads for delivering cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) by stimulating the lateral LV wall from two distinct locations simultaneously.
Nawaz Z. Safdar   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hypertension in young adults: BMI, genetic and physical in-activity predictors in a university students in Indonesia [PDF]

open access: yesBIO Web of Conferences
Hypertension is increasingly affecting young adults worldwide, including university students experiencing lifestyle transitions and psychological stress.
Indriani Indriani   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Double-Product-Break-Point Derived from Measurents with a Digital Automatic Sphygmomanometer

open access: yesJournal of Physical Therapy Science, 2008
Privious studies have used an exercise stress testing blood pressure (BP) monitor to detect the double product break point (DPBP). However, not all clinical sites of physical therapy are equipped with an exercise stress testing BP monitor. Digital automatic blood pressure monitors (portable sphygmomanometer), which come in more compact, portable models,
Keisuke Ohtsuki, Susumu Watanabe
openaire   +2 more sources

Peritoneal dialysis in older adults: evaluation of clinical, nutritional, metabolic outcomes, and quality of life [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The number of older adults requiring dialysis is increasing worldwide, whereas the use of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in this population is lower respect to younger patients, despite the theoretical advantages of PD respect to hemodialysis.
Aceto, Paola   +10 more
core   +1 more source

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