Hypertension

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Intensive BP Control May Increase Residual Lifespan in Patients at High Risk for CVD

Tight, intensive blood pressure control was found to improve residual survival length in middle aged and older individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease.

AHA/ACC Guideline on Performance and Quality Measures for Hypertension

The American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) Task Force on Performance Measures released a guideline on clinical performance and quality measures for care of adult patients with hypertension.

Ibuprofen Does Not Increase Postpartum Blood Pressure

NSAIDs do not increase blood pressure among postpartum women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Diagnosis of Treatment-Resistant Hypertension Predicts Mortality Outcomes in T2D

For patients with type 2 diabetes, apparent treatment-resistant hypertension increases risk for cardiovascular events and mortality.

Estimated Pulse Wave Velocity Predicts Future Cardiac Event Risks in Hypertension

Estimated pulse wave velocity predicted outcomes independent of the Framingham Risk Score, indicating an incremental role of markers of aortic stiffness on cardiovascular risk.

Diastolic Stiffness Correlates With Strain in Chronic Overloaded Right Ventricular in PH

Additional conductance catheterization studies will be needed to confirm the relationship of right ventricular (RV) strain with RV maladaptation in larger patient populations with pulmonary hypertension.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Carries Heavy Cardiovascular Comorbidity Burden

There is a substantial burden, unawareness, and undertreatment of several systemic comorbidities—particularly cardiovascular and psychiatric—in patients with HS.

ARBs May Be Associated With Higher Suicide Risk Than ACE Inhibitors

Preferential use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors over angiotensin receptor blockers should be considered whenever possible, particularly in patients with severe mental health illness.

Review Links Periodontitis to Increased Hypertension Risk

Periodontitis is a possible risk factor for hypertension.

Substantial Proportion of CVD in Black Adults Attributable to Hypertension

A substantial proportion of cases of CVD among black individuals are associated with hypertension.