Hypertension

Page Kidney Resulting in New Onset Hypertension

Diana L. Deitzer, DO, Marc A. Pohl, MD May 01, 2012

A 55-year-old Caucasian woman initially presented to one of Cleveland Clinic's regional outpatient urology clinics with gross hematuria and an obstructing right ureteral stone.

Remoteness May Affect Hypertension Risk

Jody A. Charnow April 23, 2012

Hypertension risk among individuals living in rural areas may depend on the distance of their residence from population centers, according to a study conducted in Japan.

BP, Uric Acid Linked in Adolescents

Jody A. Charnow April 09, 2012

Elevated blood pressure is twice as likely in those with a serum uric acid level of 5 mg/dL or higher

Differences in Interarm BP Linked to Increased Mortality

March 21, 2012

For patients with hypertension, systolic difference of 10 to 15 mm Hg significantly increases death risk

Unusual Manifestation of an Aldosterone-Producing Adenoma

Emmanuel L. Bravo, MD, Surafel Gebreselassie, MD, Jihad Kaouk, MD February 29, 2012

Primary aldosteronism was first described by Jerome Conn in 1955 in a patient with an aldosterone-producing adrenal adenoma. It's now a widely recognized cause of secondary hypertension.

Resistant Hypertension Secondary to Primary Aldosteronism

Emmanuel L. Bravo, MD, Robert Stein, MD, Jiwan K. Thapa, MD, George Thomas, MD February 29, 2012

A 43-year-old man was evaluated for uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) despite multiple drug therapy, which included amlodipine 10 mg daily, clonidine 0.3 mg BID, and metoprolol XL 200 mg BID.

Health Care Workers Should Promote Dietary Salt Reduction

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD February 29, 2012

Historically, salt has been a commodity, a preservative, and a flavor enhancer. The salt shaker has a special place in most kitchens or dining room tables.

Pulmonary Hypertension Common in Hemodialysis Patients

Jody A. Charnow February 10, 2012

Pulmonary hypertension is common in hemodialysis (HD) patients and it is associated with an increased death risk, a study found.

Change in Fitness or Fatness Impacts Cardio Risk Factors

February 06, 2012

Positive change in fitness or fatness impacts cholesterol, hypertension, metabolic syndrome

Newer Antihypertensive Agents May Be No Better than Diuretics

Rosemary Frei, MSc January 20, 2012

Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) and ACE inhibitors may be no better than diuretics at preventing cardiovascular deaths in patients with hypertension, according to a follow-up study of patients in a seminal antihypertensive trial. In addition, CCBs and ACE inhibitors may increase cardiovascular risks.

Vitamin D Has No Blood Pressure Effect in Postmenopausal Women

Jody A. Charnow December 06, 2011

Serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) are not related to changes in blood pressure (BP) in postmenopausal women, according to researchers.

Supplemental Vitamin D Helps Black Hypertensives

Jill Stein November 22, 2011

ORLANDO—Vitamin D supplementation may reduce blood pressure (BP) in African-American patients with hypertension in a dose-dependent manner, regardless of the intensity of antihypertensive treatment, researchers announced at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2011.

Racial Disparity in Albuminuria Linked to Vitamin D

Stephan Cho October 10, 2011

Vitamin D levels may account for racial differences in albuminuria and vascular-related conditions, according to researchers.

Fruits, Vegetables Boost BP Control

Jill Stein September 13, 2011

PARIS—A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower blood pressure in patients with coronary heart disease, according to data presented at the European Society of Cardiology annual meeting.

Issues in Hypertension: An Interview with George Bakris, MD

Jody A. Charnow September 01, 2011

George Bakris, MD, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Hypertensive Diseases Center at the University of Chicago Medical Center, is an internationally recognized hypertension expert who specializes in complicated or refractory cases. He spoke with Renal & Urology News about various aspects of treating hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease.

RAS Blockade Improves Transplant Patient Survival

Jody A. Charnow July 19, 2011

Medications that block the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) may improve survival among renal transplant recipients, according to researchers.

BP Meds at Bedtime Reduce CVD Risk

Daniel M. Keller, PhD June 28, 2011

PRAGUE—Taking antihypertensive medications at bedtime significantly reduces cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk compared with ingesting the drugs upon awakening, according to researchers.

Hypertension Risk in Men Increases Along with Alcohol Intake

Jody A. Charnow May 31, 2011

NEW YORK—The more alcohol a man drinks per day, the greater his risk for developing hypertension, according to a recent study.

Triple BP Drug Combo Safe, Effective Long Term in Elderly Patients

Jody A. Charnow May 25, 2011

NEW YORK—Long-term data show that a three-drug combination is safe and effective for treating hypertension in elderly patients, according to a report at the American Society of Hypertension annual meeting.

Dual Regimen Lowers BP in Older Patients with Diabetes or Metabolic Syndrome

Jody A. Charnow May 24, 2011

NEW YORK—A combination of aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is an effective first-line treatment option for older patients with stage 2 hypertension, even those with diabetes or metabolic syndrome, investigators concluded.

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