September 17th 2024
New data shows that favorable CV health in the first trimester is associated with a 35% to 62% lower risk of HDP regardless of level of genetic risk.
September 13th 2024
Unawareness was highest among the youngest adults, aged 18 to 44 years, an age range where CV health should be optimized to avoid later morbidity, researchers wrote.
Approximately 10.5 million US adults, or 5% of the population, have the atrial fibrillation, according to new prevalence estimates.
September 6th 2024
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August 26th 2024
Obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy increases risk for gestational hypertension and preeclampsia; CPAP therapy may lower risk significantly.
Education on Use of ABPM Data Needed in Primary Care to Avoid Misdiagnosis of Hypertension
AHA Hypertension 2022. Half of patients with newly elevated BP had white coat HTN yet some were diagnosed with HTN at next primary care visit, new study finds.
Hypertension Awareness and Control Improved with Better Access to Primary Care, New Study Finds
Regardless of where individuals live, they may benefit from blood pressure control programs that increase access to primary health care, study authors suggest.
DASH Diet, Weight Loss, Exercise and Other Nondrug Strategies to Manage Hypertension
Find out how effective these 3 and 5 additional ACC/AHA-recommended non-drug interventions are at reducing BP (in mm Hg) in adults with hypertension and with normal BP.
High HDL-C Increases CV Risk in Men with Hypertension, Study Finds
In patients with hypertension, HDL-C >80 mg/dL was linked to a greater risk for CV events among men but not among women. Protective?
Specific Blood Pressure Thresholds Not Needed When Selecting Patients with T2D for Antihypertensive Treatment, Suggests New Research
Blood pressure-lowering therapy reduced the risk of major CV events in persons with and without type 2 diabetes, according to an individual participant-level data meta-analysis.
8 Key Drivers of Hypertension Control & How to Improve Them
These 8 drivers of BP control reflect study of high-performing health systems and the strategies that have led to successful large scale hypertension management.
Seen in the ED: Diarrhea and BUQ Pain
The woman is in her mid-fifties, diarrhea has been persistent for 10 days and BUQ pain for 2 days. What does the CT show? What's your diagnosis?
Self-measured BP Using Smartphone App No More Effective than Using Standard Device to Reduce Hypertension
Blood pressure reduction of approximately 11 mm Hg was seen at 6 months regardless of device used, suggesting patients can keep SMBP simple.
Salt Substitutes Lower BP, Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular, All-cause Mortality Across Patients, Borders
Meta-analysis authors say the significant preventive effects of replacing use of salt with salt substitutes have important worldwide public health implications.
Age at Hypertension Diagnosis Younger for US Black, Hispanic Adults
Earlier age at hypertension onset could lead to greater cumulative exposure to elevated BP, exposure known to increase risk of CVD and that could lead to disparities in outcomes.
USPSTF Issues Recommendations on Lifestyle Change Counseling to Prevent CVD
The USPSTF guidance supports shared decision making with patients without CVD risk factors who may benefit from behavioral counseling on diet and physical activity.
Risk of MCI Progression to Dementia Reduced with ARBs vs Other Hypertension Rx
A new study compared the differential effects of agents used to treat hypertension on the risk for dementia in patients with hypertension and mild cognitive impairment.
Chronic Kidney Disease Present in 1 in 10 Adults: Study of 2.4 Million People in 11 Countries
Chronic kidney disease is underdiagnosed and undertreated across major Western countries, according to findings of the new CaReMe CKD study.
11 Cardiology Highlights for Primary Care, January to June, 2022
These 11 studies of cardiovascular and metabolic disease prevention, assessment, and treatment were top trending topics on Patient Care in the first half of 2022.
Salt Added Frequently to Food May Increase Risk for Premature Mortality: Study
Adding salt regularly to food after cooking/preparation may increase risk of premature death by up to 28% and reduce life expectancy by an average of 2 years.
US Cardiometabolic Health in Steady Decline, Racial/Ethnic Minorities at High Risk
Less than 7% of the US population has "optimal" cardiometabolic health, with declines over 20 years significantly affecting racial/ethnic populations.
Stroke Patients Very Likely to Present with Undiagnosed Risk Factors
Three-quarters of stroke patients in a Swiss registry had at least 1 undiagnosed risk factor at the time of the event, most commonly hyperlipidemia or hypertension.
American Heart Association Announces "Life's Essential 8" Enhanced Cardiovascular Health Model
Slide Show: The AHA added sleep duration to its Life's Simple 7 cardiovascular health construct and updated sections on diet, lipids, blood glucose and smoking.
Time to Benefit Following Intensive BP Reduction in Adults Aged 60 Years and Older
The first study of its kind found that intensive blood pressure control may be most beneficial in older adults with life expectancy greater than 3 years vs less than 1 year.
National Kidney Foundation Urges USPSTF to Prioritize Screening Recommendation for CKD
The USPSTF is rumored to have moved screening for chronic kidney disease to a preventive service it is actively considering and the NFK says, "It's time."
Time at Target Blood Pressure Significantly Increased with Triple Combination Pill
Patients who received a low-dose 3-drug combination pill achieved time at BP target of 64% vs the usual care group result of 43% in a post-hoc analysis of TRIUMPH.
Antihypertensive Treatment during Pregnancy Linked to Better Outcomes, According to New NIH Study
ACC 2022: Use of antihypertensive therapy in pregnant women was associated with better pregnancy outcomes, such as preeclampsia and fetal or neonatal death.
Popular Hypertension-related Videos on TikTok Often Not Backed by Medical Literature, Found New Study
ACC 2022. Study assessed hypertension-related TikTok videos and found that 42% addressed alternative medicine, more than twice the number that focused on medical treatments.
Empagliflozin CKD Phase 3 Trial Stopped Early for Positive Efficacy Seen in Interim Assessment
The phase 3 EMPA-KIDNEY clinical trial had just met prespecified criteria for positive efficacy when the study's Independent Data Monitoring Committee recommended the early halt.
Sexual Assault, Workplace Harassment Raises Hypertension Risk in Middle-aged Women
A study of midlife women found those with a history of both sexual assault and workplace sexual harassment had the highest risk of hypertension.
Regular Use of Acetaminophen May Significantly Increase Hypertension and CV Risk
In the PATH-BP study, use of acetaminophen 4g/day increased BP among patients with hypertension by nearly 5 mm Hg within 2 weeks of beginning the regimen.
In Patients with T2D and ASCVD, Prescriptions for Evidence-based Therapies Far from Adequate
US patients at high CV risk do not receive adequate evidence-based pharmacotherapy, according to large multisite cohort analysis.
Hypertension Toolkit for Primary Care Practice: A Heart Month Checklist
Recommendations on hypertension management from the US Surgeon General's office are summarized for at-a-glance American Heart Month reading.
Obesity Common Among Adults Aged <50 Years with Acute Ischemic Stroke, Study Finds
Nearly two-thirds of persons aged younger than 50 years who had an acute ischemic stroke had obesity in a study presented at the 2022 International Stroke Conference.
Hospitalization for Hypertensive Crises Doubles in US While Overall Hypertension Control Improves
Hospitalization rates for men with hypertensive crisis were higher vs for women, but odds of death during hospitalization decreased for both sexes between 2004-2014.