Mobile Tech Program Helps Adults Control High Blood Pressure
Greater engagement with self-management program linked to lower systolic BP over time, lower risk for very high BP.
Hypertension
Irbesartan and HCTZ Recalled Due to Nitrosamine Impurity
N-nitroso-irbesartan is a probable human carcinogen based on results from laboratory tests.
FDA Reduces Recommended Salt Levels in Americans’ Food
The new, voluntary guideline aims to reduce average sodium intake from 3,400 to 3,000 mg per day in the next 2.5 years
Lower BP Affects CVD Event Risk in Adults With Hypertension and LVH
While health benefits of intensive blood pressure lowering have been observed in people at high risk for CVD, researchers sought to examine its effects in patients with hypertension and LVH.
Lifestyle Changes Lower BP in Patients With Resistant Hypertension
Researchers conducted a randomized clinical trial to assess the effects of lifestyle modifications on resistant hypertension.
Improving Uptake of Aspirin for Preeclampsia Prevention
The updated USPSTF aspirin for preeclampsia prevention recommendation is strengthened by new safety data but gaps in implementation remain.
HTN in Early, Mid Adulthood Linked to Smaller Brain Volume
Individuals diagnosed with hypertension at 35 to 44 years of age have higher risk for all-cause dementia.
Increase in Nocturnal BP Increases Death Risk in Diabetes
Relative to those with dip in nighttime SBP, nondippers, reverse dippers have higher prevalence of cardiac autonomic neuropathy.
Hypertension Treatments: Diuretics
A comparative list of loop, potassium-sparing, and thiazide-like diuretics monotherapy and combination therapy for the treatment of hypertension.
Hypertension Treatments: ARBs
A comparative list of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) monotherapy and combination therapy for the treatment of hypertension.
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