Hypertension

 
Awareness of Uncontrolled Hypertension Low, Particularly Among Young Adults, Study Warns
September 13, 2024

Unawareness was highest among the youngest adults, aged 18 to 44 years, an age range where CV health should be optimized to avoid later morbidity, researchers wrote.

Atrial Fibrillation in the US 3-Fold More Prevalent Than Previously Estimated, New Data Suggest
September 13, 2024

Approximately 10.5 million US adults, or 5% of the population, have the atrial fibrillation, according to new prevalence estimates.

CPAP Treatment and Hypertensive Adverse Outcomes in Pregnancy: Daily Dose
September 06, 2024

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CPAP Therapy May Reduce Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy by More than 30%: Meta-Analysis
August 26, 2024

Obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy increases risk for gestational hypertension and preeclampsia; CPAP therapy may lower risk significantly.

White Coat & Masked Hypertension: A Primary Care Guideline Topline
August 15, 2024

White coat and masked hypertension can be elusive and dangerous. Click through a topline look at recommendations from the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines.

Restricting Daily Salt Consumption Lowers AF Risk in Vulnerable Adults: Daily Dose
July 31, 2024

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Pharmacists May be the Health Care Professionals Best Suited to Treat Hypertension
July 19, 2024

Hypertension interventions led by pharmacists and community health workers were more successful in lowering BP than those led by nurses and physicians.

Three Obesity-Related Comorbidities and Management Guidance for Primary Care
July 17, 2024

Get details on the relationship between obesity and mental health conditions, chronic pain, and hypertension, here.

Lowering Daily Sodium Intake May Reduce AF Risk in Vulnerable Adults
July 16, 2024

An analysis of 28 000 adults with vascular disease and high-risk diabetes found daily sodium intake of ≥8 g significantly increased risk for AF by 32%.

Prevalence of Chronic HTN During Pregnancy in US: Daily Dose
June 28, 2024

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