Exercise rehabilitation is underutilized among Veterans with pulmonary hypertension

Abstract: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is being diagnosed with increasing frequency in modern cohorts. We sought to describe exercise rehabilitation participation among patients …

Development of a risk-prediction model for primary aldosteronism in veterans with hypertension

Abstract: Background: Rates of screening for primary aldosteronism in patients who meet the criteria are exceedingly low (1%-3%). To help clinicians prioritize screening in …

A telehealth-delivered intervention to extend the veteran HIV treatment cascade for cardiovascular disease prevention: V-EXTRA-CVD study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Veterans living with HIV have up to twice the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) compared to those without HIV.Objective: Our study seeks …

Trajectory of blood pressure after initiating anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide treatment of migraine: A target trial emulation from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is involved in migraine pathophysiology and blood pressure regulation. Although clinical trials have established the …

Prevalence, awareness, and control of hypertension and associated factors among Royal Thai Army personnel in Thailand from 2017 to 2021

Abstract: Hypertension (HTN) is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. We aimed to determine the prevalence, awareness, and control of HTN among RTA personnel in …

Association between raised blood pressure and elevated serum liver enzymes among active-duty Royal Thai Army personnel in Thailand

Abstract: Background: The relationship between hypertension (HT) and serum liver enzymes was reported in a few studies, but the findings were inconsistent. Therefore, the present …

Association of the built environment and neighborhood resources with obesity-related health behaviors in older veterans with hypertension

Abstract: The objective is to evaluate the association of the built environment and neighborhood resources with exercise, diet, and body mass index (BMI). Person-level data were …