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Age-specific association of stage of hypertension at diagnosis with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality among elderly patients with hypertension: a cohort study
BackgroundHypertension affects 31.1% of adults worldwide, with higher prevalence of great than 60% in elderly. Advanced hypertension stage was...
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A scale to measure the perceived quality of mHealth by elderly patients with hypertension in China
BackgroundThe elderly population in China is growing, with hypertension being the most prevalent chronic disease in older adults. Despite the rapid...
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Long-term oral ACEI/ARB therapy is associated with disease severity in elderly COVID-19 omicron BA.2 patients with hypertension
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of long-term oral ACEIs/ARBs on the incidence of exacerbation and in-hospital mortality in elderly COVID-19 Omicron...
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Hypersensitive C-reactive protein as a potential indicator for predicting left ventricular hypertrophy in elderly community-dwelling patients with hypertension
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between Hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and left ventricular...
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Characteristics of hospitalized elderly patients with CKD: a comparison between elderly and non-elderly CKD based on a multicenter cross-sectional study
PurposeWe undertook a multicenter epidemiological survey among hospitalized patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), aiming to reveal the...
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Effects of remimazolam combined with sufentanil on hemodynamics during anesthetic induction in elderly patients with mild hypertension undergoing orthopedic surgery of the lower limbs: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundThis randomized controlled trial was performed to observe the effect of remimazolam with sufentanil on hemodynamics during anesthetic...
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New-onset hypertension as a contributing factor to the incidence of atrial fibrillation in the elderly
Hypertension and atrial fibrillation are closely related. However, hypertension is already prevalent in young adults, but atrial fibrillation usually...
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Association between baseline office blood pressure level and the incidence and development of long-term frailty in the community-dwelling very elderly with hypertension
Frailty is the most important risk factor causing disability in the elderly. Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases in the elderly...
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Korea hypertension fact sheet 2022: analysis of nationwide population-based data with a special focus on hypertension in the elderly
BackgroundThe Korean Society of Hypertension has published the Korea Hypertension Fact Sheet 2022 to provide an overview of the magnitude and...
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Hypertension Exacerbates Severity and Outcomes of COVID-19 in Elderly Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study
ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of hypertension on the clinical outcome of COVID-19 patients aged 60 years old and older.
MethodsThis single-center...
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Age-dependent implications of left ventricular hypertrophy regression in patients with hypertension
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients with hypertension. However,...
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Association of pulse pressure and mean blood pressure to frailty, sarcopenia, and cognitive dysfunction in elderly outpatients with history of hypertension
This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between pulse pressure (PP) and sarcopenia, frailty, and cognitive function in elderly patients with...
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The impact of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers on 3-year clinical outcomes in elderly (≥ 65) patients with acute myocardial infarction without hypertension
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the impact of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers...
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Patterns and predictors of tobacco and alcohol use among older and elderly patients with diabetes and hypertension: findings from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India
AimContinued usage of tobacco and alcohol can aggravate the risk of cardiovascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and...
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Effect of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio on prognosis of elderly patients with severe sepsis combined with diabetes mellitus
BackgroundTo investigate the predictive value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in the short-term prognosis of elderly patients with severe...
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Differences between young and elderly polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy patients with and without pachychoroid phenotypes
PurposeTo investigate the distinct characteristics between young and elderly polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) patients based on the pachy- or...
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Hypertension prevalence in Iran’s elderly according to new criteria: the Tehran Geriatric Eye Study
PurposeTo determine the prevalence of hypertension in a population above 60 years of age and its relationship with demographic and anthropometric...
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Evaluation of the prevalence of cardiometabolic disorders (diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia) diagnosed, undiagnosed, treated, and treatment goal in the elderly: Bushehr Elderly Health Program (BEH)
As the population ages, the global burden of cardiometabolic disorders will increase. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of...
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A retrospective study: exploring preoperative hyponatremia in elderly patients with hip fractures
BackgroundThis research aims to examine the frequency, age-related distribution, and intensity of preoperative hyponatremia among elderly individuals...
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Association of frailty status with overall survival in elderly hypertensive patients: based on the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey
BackgroundHypertension and frailty often coexist in older people. The present study aimed to evaluate the association of frailty status with overall...
