The new scientific statement urges pursuing clinical trials to determine the best approach for using medications and/or weight-loss surgery to prevent and treat damage to the heart, kidneys and other organs caused by prolonged elevated blood pressure.Įmbargoed until 4 a.New weight-loss medications and bariatric surgery have shown benefits in both long-term weight loss and improved blood pressure, which can reduce the long-term, negative impact of high blood pressure on organ damage.A healthy diet, more physical activity and less sedentary time are recommended to reduce blood pressure for people who are overweight or have obesity however, evidence of long-term weight loss and sustained blood pressure reductions from these lifestyle changes is limited.Being overweight or having obesity, weight that is higher than what is considered healthy for an individual’s height, is a major risk factor for high blood pressure.
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