Cardiovascular Disease - Hypertension

Pathway Contributor: Dawna Royall

Credentials:
FDC, MSc, RD

Bio:
Dawna Royall is a Senior Evidence Analyst for PEN® and is the Editor of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. She is also a contract research consultant for the University of Guelph with research interests that focus on improving the effectiveness of nutrition services in primary care. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition at the University of Manitoba, a Dietetic Internship at Kingston General Hospital and an MSc in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. She has worked as a clinical dietitian and a research coordinator.

Contributions:

• Does diet have a role in preventing hypertension?  

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• Do healthy adults who adhere to healthy lifestyle practices (other than dietary) have a lower risk of developing hypertension?  

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• Do individuals with hypertension who consume a nutritionally balanced diet that is low in sodium have lower blood pressure?  

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• Should individuals with hypertension restrict caffeine?  

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• What is the effect of antioxidant nutrients (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, selenium, zinc) on blood pressure in normotensive adults and those with hypertension?  

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• Do adults with hypertension who adhere to healthy lifestyle practices (other than dietary), have better blood pressure control?  

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• Are individuals with poorly managed/controlled or uncontrolled blood pressure at higher risk of developing other cardiovascular disease complications?  

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• Are individuals with poorly managed/controlled or uncontrolled blood pressure at higher risk of developing other cardiovascular disease complications?  

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• Are there any foods or herbal preparations that should be avoided when taking antihypertensive medications?  

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• What educational approach is recommended for lifestyle modification, including weight loss, to lower and control blood pressure (BP) in healthy individuals and those with hypertension?  

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• What is the effect of vegetarian diets (lacto-ovo, lacto, pesco, vegan) on blood pressure in normotensive and hypertensive individuals?  

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• What is the effect of flaxseed on markers of cardiovascular disease risk (e.g. blood lipids, blood pressure)?  

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• What foods or dietary supplements may affect blood pressure in individuals with hypertension?  

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• Should omega-3 fatty acids (fish or plant-based food or supplements) be recommended for primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

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• Cardiovascular Disease - Hypertension Background

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• Cardiovascular Disease Practice Guidance Toolkit

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