A Review of Treatments for HFrEF and Expert Q&A
Despite substantial advances in therapeutic options for HFrEF, significant gaps remain in the use of guideline-directed medical therapy in these patients.
Hypertension
Chronic Hypertension in CKD Increases Preterm Delivery Risk
Chronic hypertension in pregnant women emerged as the strongest predictor of preterm delivery prior to 34 weeks’ gestation in a retrospective study conducted in the UK.
Sedentary Behavior Linked to Heart Failure Hospitalization
Risk for heart failure hospitalization in postmenopausal women increased with sitting, sedentary behavior
Effects of 2 Drug Classes Compared in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
A new study compared the effects of renin-angiotensin-system inhibitor and calcium channel blocker therapy on the risks for kidney replacement therapy, major cardiovascular events, and death among patients with advanced CKD.
Urinary Symptom Severity Affects Adherence to Diuretic Treatment
Adherence to diuretic therapy decreases as lower urinary tract symptoms increase in severity, according to a new study.
Hypertension Visits Vary for Adults Living in Urban, Rural Residences
Higher proportion of physician visits included hypertension for adults living in rural, small-medium metro areas.
AHA: Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Indicated BP Treatment Intensification
This accounts for about a quarter of the total effect on blood pressure control.
Sotagliflozin Reduces Risk for Adverse CV Events in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Sotagliflozin might help patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease who are hospitalized with heart failure avoid a readmission, study results suggest.
Flavan-3-ol Intake Appears to Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Reduction comparable to adherence to Mediterranean diet or moderate reduction in salt.
Alpha Blockers Linked to Higher Risk for Kidney Disease Progression
New findings could allow clinicians to have more nuanced discussions with patients who have chronic kidney disease regarding the long-term risks associated with alpha blocker use to control blood pressure.
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