Hypertension
From the Journals
Fish oil labels make health claims, despite lack of data
“What was surprising, though, was just how broad the types of claims being made were – from heart and brain health to joint health, eye health,...
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Should clinic BP be routinely measured lying down?
The data revealed that 16% of those without seated hypertension had supine hypertension, while 74% of those with seated hypertension had supine...
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Lead exposure still a global health burden
Estimates place lead exposure on a par with ambient particulate matter and household air pollution combined, and ahead of unsafe household...
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Cold weather may challenge blood pressure control
In an observational study, BP control rates decreased by up to 5% during the cold winter months, compared with control rates in the warm summer...
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‘New dawn’ for aldosterone as drug target in hypertension?
The medication lowered systolic blood pressure significantly more than placebo, with the greatest effects seen in adults with obesity.
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Navigating chronic cough in primary care
“The most common associated comorbidities were heart failure and hypertension, but also conditions related to chronic pain, mood, and anxiety.”
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Positive topline results for antihypertensive zilebesiran
The small-interfering RNA therapeutic met the primary and secondary endpoints with an “encouraging” safety profile.
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How do you prescribe exercise in primary prevention?
"We must recommend exercise progressively," says cardiologist Thelma Sánchez Grillo, MD.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA panel split on efficacy of Spyral renal denervation system
The Symplicity Spyral system provides a catheter-based approach to denervate the renal arteries using radiofrequency energy.
News from the FDA/CDC
ReCor renal denervation system safe, effective: FDA panel
Data from all three trials showed a significant drop in blood pressure with the device compared with pharmacologic therapy, but after 2 months of...
From the Journals
Artificial sweeteners no help for weight loss: Review
An updated review of the leading scientific evidence on artificial sweeteners suggests that far from positively affecting our health, they have “...