Flavan-3-ol Intake May Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Flavan-3-ol intake is associated with lower systolic blood pressure.
Hypertension
Treatment With Antihypertensive Agents Associated With Decreased Risk for Depression
Hypertension is associated with an increased risk of depression. Yet, combined rate of a depression diagnosis or use of an antidepressant was lower in patients prescribed angiotensin agents, calcium antagonists, and β-blockers, but not in patients prescribed diuretics.
Continued Antihypertensive Medication in COVID-19 Lowers Morbidity and Mortality
Researchers conducted a prospective study to analyze the relationship between continued angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) use in the hospital and better clinical outcomes (ICU admission, morbidity, mortality).
Certain Hypertension Medications May Lower Deaths From Influenza, Pneumonia
Current angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) use is associated with a slightly lower mortality risk in patients hospitalized with influenza or pneumonia.
Surgeon General Issues Call to Action for Hypertension Control
Three specific goals can drive change in hypertension control in the United States.
Severity of Decompensation and Post-Discharge Outcomes in First-Episode Acute Heart Failure
Decompensation severity may be associated with increased risk for adverse clinical outcomes post-hospital discharge in patients with first-episode acute heart failure.
Suboptimal Comprehensive Control of Multiple CV Risk Factors Worldwide
Comprehensive control of multiple cardiovascular risk factors in high-risk patients was found to be suboptimal worldwide.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy May Increase Future Risk for Bothersome Menopausal Symptoms
Perimenopausal women with a history of hypertensive disorders may be candidates for anticipatory guidance for menopause symptom management.
Real-World Antihypertensive Prescribing Deviates From Guidelines, Study Says
The aim of the study was to analyze antihypertensive utilization patterns among patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite receiving therapy.
Intensive BP-lowering Treatment May Reduce the Risk for Orthostatic Hypotension
Intensive blood pressure-lowering treatment may reduce the risk for orthostatic hypertension.
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