Revisit news and research in hypertension

ByShawn M. Carter

Fact checked byGina Brockenbrough, MA

Healio has compiled a list of its most-read hypertension care news in 2023.

Chronic kidney disease and BP goals caught readers’ interest. In addition, articles about intensive BP control and value-based care approaches to treatment were among the top articles in this subject.

Tackling the Disproportionate Burden of Resistant Hypertension in Black Adults — Chronic kidney disease and BP goals caught readers’ interest. In addition, articles about intensive BP control and value-based care approaches to treatment were among the top articles in this subject. *Image: Adobe Stock.*

Study: Two-thirds of patients with CKD do not meet BP goals

Prevalence of hypertension among patients with chronic kidney disease increased from 2011 to 2020. Read more.

Intensive BP control may delay kidney replacement therapy in patients with advanced CKD

Using intensive blood pressure control in patients with stages 4 to 5 chronic kidney disease may delay the onset of kidney replacement therapy, according to data published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Read more.

VIDEO: Value-based care requires time, investment to be successful

In this interview from the Renal Physicians Association Annual Meeting, David Arrieta, MBA, CMPE, SHRM-SCP, discusses the benefits and logistics of value-based care in nephrology. Read more.

Increased screening for elevated blood pressure, self-monitoring may reduce risk of CKD

Stanford University nephrologist Vivek Bhalla, MD, FASN, FAHA, understands the value of more aggressive screening for primary aldosteronism, a condition that can lead to high blood pressure. Read more.

Study: Alpha blockers seen as safe for blood pressure control in patients on dialysis

Alpha blockers may be safe to prescribe to help lower blood pressure in patients on hemodialysis, according to study findings. Read more.

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