Living Kidney Donors at Increased Risk for Hypertension
In a study, kidney donation was associated with higher risk for hypertension, regardless of race.
Hypertension
Remote, Postpartum BP Checks Feasible in Women With HTN
Study demonstrates high compliance, retention, and patient satisfaction with the program
Creatinine Rises After RAS Inhibitor Initiation Tied to Worse Outcomes
Creatinine increases exceeding 10% within 2 months of initiating renin angiotensin system inhibitors were consistently associated with greater risks.
Prevalence of Apnea High in Individuals With Resistant HTN
Patients with severe OSA had higher BP values than those with mild-to-moderate OSA, non-OSA individuals
Lower Systolic BP Goal May Cut Risk for Orthostatic Hypotension
Lower systolic BP goal did not affect dizziness or lightheadedness in adults with recent stroke
Midlife Hypertension Tied to Changes in Late-Life Brain Structure
Investigators studied the effects of midlife high or increasing blood pressure on late-life brain structure.
FDA: Risk From Tainted Blood Pressure Drugs Very Low
Officials say actual risk to patients from tainted medications is likely lower than originally stated
Intensifying BP Meds at Hospital Discharge May Harm Elderly
Risk for readmissions and adverse effects higher, no long-term benefit for BP control or cardiac risk
Kidney Failure Risk Reduced With Intensive BP Lowering in CKD
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
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.
