Twelve years after receiving a life-saving double lung transplant at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health, Doug Akagi is thriving and celebrating his health. As a long-term transplant survivor, Doug's story showcases...
Two studies provide additional support for lowering systolic blood pressure to an intensive goal of 120 mmHg – far below the standard guidelines of 140 mmHg – to reduce the...
Researchers have projected that aggressively lowering blood pressure could help prevent more than 100,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Experts from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah and institutions across the...
Adults with hypertension who are age 75 years and older, including those who are frail and with poor overall health, could benefit from lowering their blood pressure below current medical...
A new study reveals the genetic causes of a curious, rare syndrome that manifests as hypertension (high blood pressure) accompanied by short fingers (brachydactyly type E). Six unrelated families with...
