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The Evaluation and Treatment of Resistant Hypertension

With increased incidence of obesity—and higher caloric and salt intake—in the general population, resistant hypertension is more prevalent than ever.

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Adrenal Hypertension: A Current Guide to Diagnosis

Given the intimate anatomical and physiological relationship of the adrenals to the kidney, an understanding of adrenal disease is imperative for urologists and nephrologists alike.

The Medical Minute Vitamin C Could Lower Blood Pressure

Vitamin C Could Lower Blood Pressure

Researchers at Johns Hopkins report that high doses of vitamin C may help lower blood pressure, but they do not advocate vitamin C supplements for hypertensive patients.

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Strict Adherence to Antihypertensive Drugs Lowers ESRD Risk

An adherence level of 80% of higher was associated with a 33% decreased risk compared with a level below 80%.

Renal Denervation Effective Despite Extra Renal Arteries

Researchers observe good blood-pressure lowering at six months.

Too Much Salt Raises Post-Transplant Hypertension Risk

Systolic blood pressure of 160 mm Hg or higher raised death-censored graft loss risk twofold.

Novel Approach to Resistant Hypertension Reported

Patients experienced robust declines in systolic and diastolic pressure after receiving intrathecal clonidine.

Blood Pressure Rises Observed in Living Kidney Donors

Even blood pressure not considered hypertensive may reflect latent risk for adverse outcomes.

Drug May Treat Resistant HTN in ESRD Patients

In a small study, spironolactone decreased blood pressure with no significant rise in potassium.

Hypertensives Savor Salt More

Adding other seasonings to food could diminish this preference, new findings suggest.

Resistant Hypertension Responds to Renal Denervation

Data show sustained blood pressure reductions two years after the procedure.

Researcher: Turn Off Cell Phones at BP Visits

Blood pressure increased in hypertensive patients who took calls before measurements were obtained.

Shock Wave Lithotripsy May Raise Hypertension Risk

SWL is an independent risk factor for hypertension in patients without CKD.

Hyponatremia Linked to Thiazide Use

Risk is greatest in patients with a lower body mass index and younger age.

Preeclampsia, Gestational Hypertension Raise Diabetes Risk

Canadian study of more than one million health records reveals a twofold increased risk.

Hypertension Frequency Varies Widely Among Asian-American Subgroups

Filipinos had the highest rates, followed by Japanese, study found.

Energy Drinks Significantly Boost Systolic Blood Pressure

Energy Drinks Significantly Boost Systolic Blood Pressure

Meta-analysis also shows significantly prolonged QT/QTc following consumption.

Isolated Microalbuminuria Indicates a Poor Prognosis

It is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and death, hypertension, and diabetes.