Hypertension

 
Smartphone App Shows Promise for Managing Hypertension in Observational Study
December 20, 2024

People with hypertension who adhered to the mobile app demonstrated well-controlled blood pressure over a 12-week observational period.

New Trial Backs Intensive Blood Pressure Target for Adults with T2D: Daily Dose
December 02, 2024

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Intensive SBP Reduction Below 120 mm Hg Reduces MACE in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
November 18, 2024

AHA 2024. Findings from the BPROAD trial help fill a gap left by similar studies on the ideal target SBP for adults with type 2 diabetes, said study authors.

Aprocitentan Now Available in the US for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
November 15, 2024

Aprocitentan is the first-and-only dual endothelin receptor antagonist approved for the treatment of systemic hypertension.

Understanding the Obesity-Hypertension Connection: A Clinician Discussion
October 16, 2024

Caissa Troutman, MD, provides an overview of the connection between obesity and hypertension.

Better CV Health in Early Pregnancy Offsets High Genetic Risk: Daily Dose
September 27, 2024

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Over Half of US Adults with Uncontrolled HTN Unaware of Their Condition: Daily Dose
September 25, 2024

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Resistant & Refractory Hypertension: 9 Questions for Primary Care
September 24, 2024

How are you managing your patients with resistant or refractory hypertension? How do your strategies align with current guidelines? Try these 9 questions and find out.

Resistant and Refractory Hypertension: A Guideline Topline for Primary Care
September 19, 2024

Hypertension that is resistant or refractory to treatment increases the risk of comorbidity and cardiovascular risk. Click through this at-a-glance review of key issues.

Good Cardiovascular Health Early on May Offset Genetic Risk of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
September 17, 2024

New data shows that favorable CV health in the first trimester is associated with a 35% to 62% lower risk of HDP regardless of level of genetic risk.