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The FLAVO-II study will be conducted as a three-armed, randomized, cross-over intervention trial aimed at comparing the effects of chocolate and pure epicatechin on vascular function.
The goal of this study is to prove whether kidney transplant recipients can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease bij converting to Nulojix.
To investigate whether an interactive internet-based intervention strategy targeting vascular and lifestyle-related risk factors can lead to improvement of cardiovascular risk profile and prevention of cardiovascular disease and whether this in turn…
The FLAVO-studie is a scientific study aimed at investgating if (and how) certain pure flavonoids can beneficially influence vascular function.
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of renal denervation in lowering blood pressure in patients with therapy-resistant hypertension and end-stage renal disease who are on dialysis or who have a renal transplant.
To study the effects of flaxseed oil, rich in ALA on 24h-ambulatory mean arterial pressure (MAP) in men and women with high-normal blood pressure and mild hypertension compared to high oleic sunflower oil, poor in ALA.
To compare the blood pressure lowering effect of thiazides against calcium channel blockers in CNI-induced hypertension.
1. To investigate the presence of risk factors for CVD (i.e. overweight/ obesity, hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia,) among the Ghanaian population in Amsterdam.a) To investigate levels of detection, treatment and control of hypertension among…
The primary objective is to determine the effect of (1) increased sodium intake and (2) increased potassium intake on flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) in untreated (pre)hypertensive subjects
For pregnant women with non-severe non-proteinuric maternal hypertension at 14-33 weeks, will *less tight* control (target dBP of 100mmHg) vs. *tight* control (target dBP of 85mmHg) increase or decrease the likelihood of pregnancy loss or neonatal…
a. To study whether a specific set of biomarkers is associated with PE with DVb. To study whether a specific set of biomarkers is predictive of PE with DV.
Primary aim of the study is to investigate if motivational interviewing can be an effective way to motivate en stimulate patients with recent TIA or ischemic stroke to change their lifestyle and maintain this healthy lifestyle. Moreover we will…
The general aim of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and costs of a medication withdrawal policy compared to usual care in general practice in patients who are currently treated for hypertension and/or hypercholesterolemia, but…
The primary objective of this study is to examine the determinants of health behavior intentions and changes in patients with TIA or ischemic stroke, and the effects of age, sex, and cognitive and functional status on these determinants as well as…
to explore the effect of sodium intake on the coffee-induced increase in blood pressure
In the present project we aim to develop a first working platform for interactive, home-based blood pressure screening and monitoring by using internet and smartphone technology in middle-aged offspring of patients with dementia.
Primary1. To determine whether treatment with an aliskiren-based regimen (in part combined with amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide) compared to a non-aliskiren based regimen, both on top of non-study BP lowering agents where applicable, reduces the…
The overall aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of CVPE in Afro-Surinamese and Ghanaian who are treated for HTN in general practice and who have an uncontrolled blood pressure. (systolic BP > 140 mmHG and/or diastolic BP > 90…
The results of this study will give better insights in the role of ADMA in the development of systemicendothelial dysfunction and the relation with mild renal insufficiency.
To develop an effective lifestyle intervention for cardiac patients based on self-regulation theory aimed at health behavior change and maintenance.