Don’t change blood pressure medication because of fear of COVID-19
April 17, 2020 - Viruses get inside our cells by latching onto specific proteins on the cell surface. In the case of COVID-19, the virus latches onto a protein that normally controls blood pressure. In fact, common blood pressure medications increase the level of ... |
Potassium for high blood pressure? Study to test dietary alternatives to medication
November 13, 2019 - Drs. Swapnil Hiremath and Marcel Ruzicka are leading a clinical trial to identify the best way for people with high blood pressure to eat more potassium on a regular basis. |
New scientist profile: Dr. Swapnil Hiremath harnesses science to bust medical myths
January 29, 2019 - Dr. Swapnil Hiremath is inspired by his patients to uncover the truth behind medical dogma. For example, he played a lead role in busting the myth that contrast dye should never be used in medical imaging in people with serious kidney disease. He ... |
Study finds large number of home blood pressure monitors are inaccurate
July 13, 2016 - A retrospective study led by Dr. Swapnil Hiremath found that almost a third of the home blood pressure monitors used by patients at The Ottawa Hospital were inaccurate. Home blood pressure devices are typically validated by the manufacturer based |
Another great year for the Kidney Research Centre
January 13, 2016 - The Kidney Research Centre has just released its Annual Report for 2014-2015. The group published more than 60 manuscripts with the goal of improving prevention, detection and treatment of kidney disease.
Their research spans basic to clinical, f |
