Study: ARBs Increase Risk of Suicide Compared With ACEI
In a real-world study, ARB users had a 63% higher risk for suicide than ACEI users.
Hypertension
HYPERTENSION
Global Prevalence of Pediatric Hypertension About 4%
Meta-analysis of 47 articles used to estimate pooled prevalence in the general pediatric population
Pregnancy-Related Hypertension Increases Later Heart Disease Risk
Increased cardiovascular risk evident soon after affected pregnancy
With Comorbidities, Less Than 6 Hours of Sleep Ups Risk for Early Death
Risk for dying from heart attack, stroke higher among those with high blood pressure, diabetes and short sleep.
Uptitration of Drugs Varies With Target Dosage in Chronic HF
When target is higher versus lower dosage, uptitration stops further from recommended dosage
More Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled
Some lots of losartan contaminated with the cancer-causing chemical N-methylnitrosobutyric acid
Dapagliflozin Lowers Risk for Worsening Heart Failure
Findings seen among patients with heart failure, reduced ejection fraction, irrespective of diabetes
SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Lower Risk for Heart Failure
Risk lower for heart failure, but not major CV events, compared with new users of DPP4 inhibitors.
Living Kidney Donors at Increased Risk for Hypertension
In a study, kidney donation was associated with higher risk for hypertension, regardless of race.
Remote, Postpartum BP Checks Feasible in Women With HTN
Study demonstrates high compliance, retention, and patient satisfaction with the program
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