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Joint Statement Issued Addressing Concerns Over COVID-19 and ACE Inhibitor, ARB Use

Patients with cardiovascular disease diagnosed with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are urged to continue taking their angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) and angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) medications as prescribed.

Antihypertensive Therapy Initiation Associated With Lifestyle Changes

Initiation of antihypertensive or statin therapy was found to be associated with both positive and negative lifestyle changes.

ACC Issues COVID-19 Clinical Guidance for Cardiovascular Care Team

On March 6, 2020, the American College of Cardiology issued COVID-19 clinical guidance for the cardiovascular care team.

New ECG Criteria May Allow Early Detection of Hypertension-Mediated Organ Damage

Electrocardiography is a valuable tool to assess left ventricular hypertrophy, which has been associated with the development of major cardiovascular events.

Pulmonary Hypertension Risk Estimation Changes May Predict Mortality After Valve Replacement

Incorporating preoperative right heart measurements into the standard pulmonary hypertension risk estimation model may allow for better risk stratification following aortic valve replacement.

Orthostatic Hypotension During Hypertension Treatment Not Tied to CVD Events

Medication doses do not need to be reduced in response to symptomless orthostatic hypotension, authors say

Pulmonary Hypertension With Left-Sided HF: Searching for Appropriate Treatment, Management

Pulmonary hypertension can be a severe and potentially debilitating complication in patients with chronic left-sided heart failure.

SBP Variability in Young Adulthood and CVD Risk in Midlife

Greater variability in systolic blood pressure measurements across visits in young adults may be associated with elevated risks for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in midlife.

Amlodipine Superior to Lisinopril and Chlorthalidone for Reducing Gout Risk in Patients With Hypertension

Treatment with amlodipine was found to be more effective at reducing the long-term risk for gout compared with treatment with lisinopril or chlorthalidone in older adults with hypertension.

IDH Prevalence Found to Increase When Defined by 2017 vs 2003 Guideline

Isolated diastolic hypertension, as defined in the 2017 ACC/AHA guideline was found to be more prevalent compared with IDH defined according to a 2003 recommendation.