Uncontrolled Hypertension Rates High in Chronic Kidney Disease
For patients with CKD, the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes is high and has not improved over time.
Hypertension
FDA Approves Amlodipine Oral Suspension for Pediatric Hypertension
The FDA has approved Katerzia, a ready-to-use, oral suspension formulation of amlodipine.
Low Vitamin D in Early Life May Increase Elevated Systolic BP Risk
Low vitamin D status and trajectory in early life are associated with increased risk of elevated systolic blood pressure during childhood.
Directly Observed Therapy Effective for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
Regular assessment of adherence to blood pressure-lowering drugs as well as directly observed therapy may be helpful for resolving treatment-resistant hypertension.
First-Trimester BP Category Linked to Hypertensive Disorders
First-trimester blood pressure category is associated with development of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Conventional Risk Factors Linked to Excess CVD Risk in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
The increased CVD risk found in women with hypertensive pregnancy disorders was associated with conventional risk factors.
Excess Weight Tied to Increased Risk for High BP in Young Children
Four-year-olds with excess weight have an increased risk for high blood pressure at age 6 years.
Untreated White Coat Hypertension May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
The risk for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality is increased for individuals with untreated white coat hypertension.
Hypertension Linked to Glucocorticoid Sensitivity in Women Without Hypercortisolism
Hypertension may be associated with degree of glucocorticoid suppression and peripheral activation in postmenopausal women.
Sodium Intake and CV Death Not Linked in Low-Risk Study Participants
Lower urinary sodium excretion correlated with reduced blood pressure in people at low cardiovascular risk, but this was not associated with reduced cardiovascular events.
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