Intensive Systolic BP Control May Not Benefit All Older Adults
No real benefit seen for adults ≥80 years with lower cognitive function.
Hypertension
BP Measures Progress More Rapidly in Women Than Men
Steeper increase in BP seen as early as the third decade in women, continued through life course.
Hyperuricemia May Be a Risk Factor for Stroke Mediated by Severe Hypertension
Hyperuricemia may represent a risk factor for stroke, and severe hypertension may mediate this association.
RAASi, Diuretic Use Ups Acute Kidney Injury Risk
Clinicians should weigh the benefits and risks of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system inhibitors and diuretics, according to investigators.
Long Working Hours May Up Risk for Masked, Sustained Hypertension
Working 49+ hours/week associated with increased prevalence of masked, sustained hypertension.
Deportation Worry May Raise Risk for Hypertension in Women
Reporting ‘a lot’ or ‘moderate’ versus ‘not too much’ deportation worry tied to higher risk for hypertension.
Large BP Variation Tied to Greater Long-Term Risk for Dementia
Dementia risk significantly increased after at least 15 years since measurement of SBP variation
Hypertension During Pregnancy May Up CV Risk in Middle Age
Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy tied to higher risk for diverse range of cardiovascular conditions later
Diagnosis of Treatment-Resistant Hypertension Predicts Mortality Outcomes in T2D
For patients with type 2 diabetes, apparent treatment-resistant hypertension increases risk for cardiovascular events and mortality.
Patiromer Effective Up to 1 Year in Advanced Diabetic Kidney Disease
In a 52-week study, daily treatment with patiromer maintained normokalemia in patients, regardless of age.
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