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Hypertension
Arterial Stiffness a Better Predictor of T2D Risk than Blood Pressure in Chinese Patients
May 16, 2022
An analysis of data from more than 11,000 patients in China suggests arterial stiffness could be a better predictor of type 2 diabetes risk than other traditional risk factors, such as hypertension.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Raise Long-Term CVD Risk by 63%
May 11, 2022
After adjustment for known cardiovascular risk factors, investigators found women with a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, including preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, during their first pregnancy had a 63% greater risk of future cardiovascular disease compared to women with normotensive pregnancies.
Uncontrolled Blood Pressure, HbA1c Common Among Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients
May 09, 2022
An analysis of NHANES surveys from 2001-2018 describes the overall prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and HbA1c in adults with heart failure and provides insight into racial/ethnic disparities in prevalence.
Mediterranean-Style Diet Can Reduce Preeclampsia Risk
April 20, 2022
Greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with a 22% reduction in odds of developing preeclampsia, with this effect more apparent in Black women, according to a recent study.
Active Treatment for Mild Hypertension in Pregnancy Safe for Mother and Child, Study Finds
April 02, 2022
Results of the CHAP project demonstrate active treatment of chronic mild hypertension was associated with reductions in risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlikely to harm the developing child.
RPM Programs in Primary Care Settings Can Help Improve Blood Pressure Control
April 02, 2022
A pilot study presented at ACC.22 demonstrates the impact of implementation of an RPM program to improve blood pressure control in patients with hypertension at primary care clinics.
APOL1 Testing Can Spur Improved Blood Pressure Control in African Americans with Hypertension
March 08, 2022
A randomized trial comparing the effects of immediate testing and disclosure versus delayed testing, results suggest disclosing results of APOL1 testing led to reductions in blood pressure and meaningful lifestyle changes among patients with hypertension.
PATH-BP: Regular Acetaminophen Use Could Increase Hypertension Risk
February 08, 2022
Data from the PATH-BP study suggests patients receiving daily acetaminophen experienced significant increases in systolic and diastolic blood pressure after just 2 weeks of receiving the medication.
Hospitalizations for Hypertension Increasing in the US
January 27, 2022
An analysis of the National Inpatient Sample suggests the rates of hospitalization for hypertension crises increased from 2002 to 2015, but the rate of in-hospital death during these crises decreased during the same period.
NT-proBNP in Early Pregnancy Can Predict HDP, Future Hypertension Risk
January 20, 2022
A recent analysis of data from more than 4000 women suggests higher NT-proBNP concentrations during early pregnancy were associated with a 19% reduction in risk of HDP and a 16% reduction in risk of hypertension 2-7 years after delivery.