736900login-checkWinter weather ups risk for poor blood pressure control |
By Regina Schaffer
People with hypertension are more likely to have higher systolic BP and slightly worse BP control during winter vs. summer months, researchers reported at the American Heart Association Hypertension Scientific Sessions.
“Seasonal variation in blood pressure has a substantial effect on hypertension control, often defined as a BP of less than 140/90 mm Hg,” Robert Barrett, a software engineer with the AMA, told Healio. “Patients with hypertension are less likely to have their BP controlled during winter than summer months.” Read more in Healio.
736900login-checkWinter weather ups risk for poor blood pressure control |