Intensive Therapy for Hypertension Tied to Drop in Orthostatic Hypotension
Meta-analysis of trials shows risk for OH reduced with intensive blood pressure treatment for hypertension.
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Controlled BP Down Among US Adults With Hypertension After 2013–2014
Controlled BP more likely among those aged 45 to 64 years, less likely for those aged 75 years or older.
Moderate, Heavy Drinking Linked to Increased BP, Hypertension in T2DM
Odds of elevated blood pressure and stage 1, 2 hypertension increased with moderate drinking.
Antihypertensive Drugs and Cancer Risk: Is There a Link?
Five antihypertensive drug classes were analyzed separately and were also compared to all other treatment groups, including placebo.
VA/DoD Issue Guideline for Diagnosis, Management of Hypertension
Measurement of BP; target treatment goals; nonpharmacologic, pharmacologic therapy discussed.
In-Hospital Heart Failure Deaths Down With Routine Vaccinations
Patients with heart failure receiving flu, pneumonia vaccinations have lower in-hospital mortality.
Proportion of Deaths Due to Heart Failure, Hypertension Increasing
But overall decrease in deaths from ischemic heart disease seen from 1999 to 2018.
Empagliflozin Beneficial in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
In a trial, empagliflozin reduced the risks for heart failure hospitalization and renal outcomes in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
Heart Events Observed for Approximately 12 Percent of Adults Hospitalized With Flu
Acute heart failure and acute ischemic heart disease are most common cardiovascular events.
Antihypertensive Agents Not Tied to Higher Risk for Depression
Depression rates down with nine antihypertensive agents, including enalapril, amlodipine, atenolol.
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