Blood Pressure Meds Taken At Bedtime May Cut Diabetes Risk
The likelihood of new-onset diabetes decreased by 57% among hypertensive patients who took at least 1 BP medication at bedtime.
American Society of Hypertension
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.
Novel Approach to Resistant Hypertension Reported
Patients experienced robust declines in systolic and diastolic pressure after receiving intrathecal clonidine.
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.
Riser BP Pattern More Common in CKD, Diabetes
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is necessary for the proper evaluation of cardiovascular disease risk, researchers conclude.
Hypertension Risk in Men Increases Along with Alcohol Intake
NEW YORK—The more alcohol a man drinks per day, the greater his risk for developing hypertension, according to a recent study.
LVEF Predicts Mortality in Very Elderly Patients
NEW YORK—Reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is associated with an increased likelihood of cardiovascular (CV) and all-cause mortality in very elderly patients, data show. This association is independent of traditional CV risk factors, according to investigators.
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