Preventing High Blood Pressure

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NU 305: Transition to Professional Nursing
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1 Article Citation:Fu, J., Liu, Y., Zhang, L., Zhou, L., Li, D., Quan, H., ... & Zhao, Y. (2020). Nonpharmacologic interventions for reducing blood pressure in adults with prehypertension to established hypertension. Journal of the American Heart Association, 9(19), e016804.

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This article examines nonpharmacological approaches designed to lower blood pressure in adults with established hypertension or prehypertension. The analysis included data from 43 randomized-controlled trials with 6,922 participants. The meta-analysis results showed that nonpharmacological interventions effectively reduced systolic and diastolic BP in adults with prehypertension to recognized hypertension. The interventions included lifestyle modification, dietary modification, exercise, mind-body practices, and acupuncture. The most significant reduction in blood pressure was seen with dietary change, followed by lifestyle modification and exercise. Mind-body techniques and acupuncture were not effective in reducing blood pressure. The authors concluded that nonpharmacological interventions could effectively lower BP in adults with established hypertension or prehypertension, but further research is needed to determine the optimal types and combinations of interventions for this population. Besides, the researchers concluded that lifestyle modifications are effective and safe interventions for lowering BP in adults with established hypertension and prehypertension. The article provides valuable evidence and insights into non-pharmacologic interventions for lowering blood pressure in adults. Behavioral therapy and acupuncture were also found to be effective, but to a lesser degree. The research depicted non-pharmacological interventions are effective in reducing SBP and DBP and can be used in place of pharmacological treatment for high blood pressure.

2 Article Citation: Li, D., Wang, R., Huang, J., Cai, Q., Yang, C. S., Wan, X., & Xie, Z. (2019). Effects and mechanisms of tea regulating blood pressure: evidences and promises. Nutrients, 11(5), 1115.

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This article presents a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on tea consumption’s effects on blood pressure. It discusses the various mechanisms by which tea may affect blood pressure, as well as the potential health benefits that may be associated with drinking tea. The a...