Hypertension

Kidney Failure Risk Reduced With Intensive BP Lowering in CKD

Publish Date August 16, 2019

Intensive blood pressure control is associated with decreased risks of ESRD death in some subgroups of hypertensive patients with chronic kidney disease, a study found.

Midlife to Late-Life Hypertension May Predict Dementia Development

Publish Date August 14, 2019

In a large population-based study, individuals with sustained hypertension in midlife to late life had a 49% increased risk of subsequent dementia compared with those who remained normotensive.

Authors Say Lower BP Targets May Cut Recurrent Stroke Risk

Publish Date July 29, 2019

Data from randomized trial with nonsignificant findings added to updated meta-analysis

Directly Observed Therapy Effective for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension

Publish Date July 25, 2019

Regular assessment of adherence to blood pressure-lowering drugs as well as directly observed therapy may be helpful for resolving treatment-resistant hypertension.

Long-Term Diastolic Dysfunction Seen After Early Preeclampsia

Publish Date July 23, 2019

Cardiac dysfunction associated with previous preeclampsia is quantifiable and persistent

Lower BP Goal After a Renal Transplant Safe, Possibly Beneficial

Publish Date July 24, 2019

In a study, renal transplant recipients with a systolic blood pressure below 130 vs 140 mm Hg or higher had a decreased risk of a composite end point of patient and graft survival.

New ACC/AHA Guidelines Detect More Cases of Gestational Hypertension

Publish Date July 22, 2019

Applying new hypertension guidelines to pregnant women increased prevalence of high blood pressure

Systolic, Diastolic HTN Contribute to Adverse CV Events

Publish Date July 22, 2019

Systolic, diastolic HTN independently predict composite outcome with thresholds of ≥140/90 or 130/80 mm Hg

CVD Risk Up in Later Life for Young Adults With High LDL or Hypertension

Publish Date July 16, 2019

Young adult LDL ≥100 mg/dL tied to 64 percent increased risk for CHD, independent of later levels

Elevated Systolic BP May Up Risk for Valvular Heart Disease

Publish Date July 11, 2019

Lifetime exposure to elevated systolic blood pressure may increase risk for major valvular heart disease