Hypertension

The patient with hypertension and syncope had cardiac tamponade. Causes, symptoms, and treatment described here.

A man with a history of hypertension had syncope and felt “sweaty.” Chest x-ray was normal. What’s your next test?

Have a quick look at 5 apps that track BP, estimate risk, chart DASH, just say "Ohm," and more.

Take this quick and easy quiz to test your knowledge of the latest research findings.

Only half of patients with hypertension have this dangerous condition under control. Highlights of 8 new studies, here.

See what you know about optimal co-management when the patient with hypertension also has Afib, CAD, or heart failure.

Here: at least 5 tips on hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.

The ACP and AAFP provide evidence-based recommendations on the benefits and harms of higher vs lower systolic blood pressure targets.

Dr Bobby Lazzara reviews a new study that suggests reducing fluctuations in blood pressure in older adults could help prevent loss of cognitive function and verbal memory.

Assessment of frailty status, as well as chronological age, should be used to make clinical decisions.

Although results of the hypertension portion of HOPE-3 were disappointing, many caveats are offered to explain the outcome.

The 25% reduction in relative risk seen in patients treated to 120 vs 140 mm Hg corresponds to an absolute risk reduction of 1.6%.

A comprehensive review of the evidence for the work-horse drugs indicates it's not quite time, yet.

Eliminate or keep the annual physical exam, primary care a primary source for children's mental health care, medical screening in dental offices. Here, a summary of the latest concepts in primary care's evolving role.

Results of a new study found that each 20 mmHg increase in SBP was associated with a 58% higher risk for new onset type 2 DM.

A 54-year-old African American man with a history of type 2 DM, hypertension, and gout presents for diabetes follow-up. What’s the best therapy for his hypertension?

Some things never change, or do they? Find answers here to key questions about the current state of high blood pressure treatment.

About one-third of US adults have high blood pressure, the leading diagnosis in primary care. Find the latest news about advances in hypertension research in the pages that follow.

Hypertension, the “silent killer,” is the leading diagnosis in primary care, and several other circulatory disorders are bringing patients to your practice. Here are the particulars.

Like other pharmaceuticals, ACE inhibitors have their own adverse-effect profile. Find quick answers here to clinicians’ FAQs.

A patient with a history of moderately severe and extensive plaque psoriasis now has a rash on her hands unlike any skin problem she has previously experienced. Do you know what this is? Answer this question and 4 others in this quiz.

Drugs, diseases, guidelines, databases-all at the touch of an app. Here: a selection of smartphone/tablet applications that may make your clinical practice a little easier this coming year.

Hypertension and diabetes, hypertension and stroke/dementia, renal artery stenosis and hypertension in children, pulmonary arterial hypertension, portal hypertensive gastropathy, central retinal vein occlusion-a close look at some common hypertension-related conditions.

A new tender lesion in a man with T2 diabetes; hypertension and gout; TMJ osteochondroma . . . your answers to questions on these and other maladies?

Brown eyes, blue sclera; stress tests when a patient can’t stress; CRPS type I vs CRPS type II: can you answer these quiz questions?

What does this chest film tell you about the cause of flank and abdominal pain? We invite you to answer this and 4 other questions about cocaine, opioids, a skin lesion, and hypertension.

Even moderate amounts of exercise can lower the risk of death in older men with high blood pressure, a new study shows.

A greater focus on potential barriers may help prevent errors, increased costs, and poor patient outcomes.

All patients with stroke should have their blood pressure lowered to normal levels, a new study shows.

No discussion of medication errors should exclude traditional medication-related problems, such as those associated with confused drug names.