Orthostatic and Standing Hypertension and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease.

Background: Orthostatic hypertension is an emerging risk factor for adverse events. Recent consensus statements combine an increase in blood pressure upon standing with standing hypertension, but whether these 2 components have similar risk associations with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is unknown.

Methods: The ARIC study (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities) measured supine and standing blood pressure during visit 1 (1987-1989).

Enhancing stroke care in Ghana: A systematic review of stroke rehabilitation services.

Objective: In Ghana, the shifting demographics of stroke incidence towards young adults have prompted the expansion of stroke care and rehabilitation efforts. Nevertheless, the precise impact of stroke rehabilitation remains unclear. We conducted a systematic review to explore the landscape and effects of stroke rehabilitation in Ghana.

Rationale and Design of the Groceries for Black Residents of Boston to Stop Hypertension Among Adults Without Treated Hypertension (GoFresh) Trial.

Background: Poor diet quality significantly contributes to hypertension disparities affecting Black adults. While the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating pattern lowers blood pressure (BP), access to DASH-patterned groceries is a major barrier for residents of urban food deserts.

Methods: The Groceries for Black Residents of Boston to Stop Hypertension among Adults without Treated Hypertension (GoFresh) study is one of five projects in the RESTORE Network, an AHA-funded initiative focused on hypertension prevention.