Seasonal variation in blood pressure
Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 10:57
in Health & Medicine
A French study reported in the 12th January issue of Archives of Internal Medicine has found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly. As a result, the investigators advise that, during periods of extreme temperatures, careful monitoring of blood pressure and antihypertensive treatment 'could contribute to reducing the consequences of blood pressure variations in the elderly'...
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