Hypertension

ACE Inhibitors vs ARBs for First-Line Hypertension Treatment

Publish Date July 29, 2021

Currently, ACE inhibitors and ARBs are both recommended as first-line therapies for the treatment of hypertension according to US and European guidelines.

Intensive BP Control After ICH May Be Risky for CKD Patients

Publish Date July 23, 2021

Intensive BP lowering after intracerebral hemorrhage linked to poorer outcomes in patients with decreased renal function

Prior Statin Use Linked to Reduced Risk for Death in COVID-19

Publish Date July 22, 2021

Risk for death significantly reduced with prior statin and/or antihypertensive use among those with history of CVD and/or hypertension

Cognitive Decline May Be Slower With Blood-Brain Barrier Crossing Antihypertensive Drugs

Publish Date July 2, 2021

Researchers assessed the ability of antihypertensive drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier.

COVID-19 Increases Health Inequities in Patients With Hypertension

Publish Date July 14, 2021

This report draws on the work of several sources, including a diverse group of experts at a recent conference that discussed health inequities magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Certain Antihypertensive Agents May Aid Cognition in Elderly

Publish Date July 1, 2021

Memory recall better for up to 3 years with blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs versus nonpenetrant counterparts

More Bleeding Events After PCI in Women With Baseline Risk Factors

Publish Date June 7, 2021

The researchers explored the association of sex with outcomes among patients treated with ticagrelor monotherapy vs ticagrelor plus aspirin.

Stroke Risk Up for Offspring of Moms With Hypertension in Pregnancy

Publish Date June 29, 2021

Link between maternal hypertension during pregnancy and ischemic heart disease in offspring did not persist in sibling analyses

Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors Linked to Severity of COVID-19

Publish Date June 24, 2021

Strategies that improve cardiovascular health may also improve outcomes for people following COVID-19

Diet to Induce Weight Loss Can Reduce BP in Type 2 Diabetes

Publish Date June 23, 2021

69 of 78 participants on treatment for hypertension stopped all or some antihypertensive and diuretic meds