Hypertension
Conference Coverage
Blood pressure lowering reduces dementia risk
“This proven, effective intervention should be widely scaled up to reduce the global burden of dementia.”
From the Journals
Two biomarkers promising for preeclampsia prediction
“A more accurate prediction of preeclampsia is expected to improve risk stratification and clinical care and shape clinical practice guidelines,”...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs Paradise Renal Denervation system for hypertension
The system delivers two to three doses of 360-degree ultrasound energy, lasting 7 seconds each, through each of the main renal arteries to the...
From the Journals
Standing BP measures improve hypertension diagnosis
“Standing office BP has acceptable discriminative capabilities in identifying the presence of hypertension in adults.”
Feature
How to prescribe exercise in 5 steps
“The most important thing to know about exercise is that finding the time and having the health to do so is a privilege.”
Commentary
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and high stroke risk in Black women
These complications of pregnancy serve as a window into a woman’s future cardiometabolic health and a marker of her cardiovascular risk.
Conference Coverage
Aprocitentan reduces resistant hypertension in CKD
Aprocitentan, a novel dual endothelin antagonist, showed antihypertensive efficacy and manageable safety in people with chronic kidney disease.
Latest News
Survey finds oral minoxidil shortage in Washington-area pharmacies
The drug’s popularity as a hair-loss treatment may be leading to decreased supplies.
Latest News
Orthostatic hypotension no deterrent to hypertension treatment
Intensive antihypertensive treatment provides the same benefit for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality regardless of orthostatic or...
Latest News
AMA funds standardized BP training for medical, PA, and nursing schools
The dearth of BP instruction is alarming because inaccurate readings contribute to under...
From the Journals
Hypertensive disorders screening recommended for all pregnant women
USPSTF cites moderate-certainty evidence for benefits of screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.