Hypertension News

Each year, millions of Americans take charge of their health by visiting their primary care provider for a periodic “check-up” or health maintenance visit.

A joint study conducted by the National Kidney Foundation and Labcorp revealed that 80.3% of patients who should have been tested for chronic kidney disease according to clinical practice guidelines did not receive appropriate testing.

In this study, nearly one-third of patients receiving in-center hemodialysis had higher blood pressure at home than their recorded in-center, pre-dialysis BP and higher left ventricle mass index, suggesting a lack of treatment.

In this video perspective, George L. Bakris, MD, discusses the long-term influence of hypertension on patients with chronic kidney disease.

Women who experienced complications during pregnancies that occurred prior to kidney donation were at increased risk for developing hypertension and diabetes up to 27 years after donation.

Nearly 1 in 5 adults with elevated BP also take a medication that could be raising their BP, according to a presentation at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.

Compared with patients who had chronic kidney disease alone, those who also had pulmonary hypertension were at greater risk for a variety of adverse outcomes, according to study findings.

After attending classes led by a nurse practitioner, patients with chronic kidney disease – 89% of whom were food insecure – showed improved knowledge on disease management, specifically as it relates to sodium intake and hypertension.

After a systematic review, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmed its endorsement of screening for hypertension with office BP measurement in adults aged 18 years or older.

Findings presented at the Renal Research Institute’s Conference showed an increasing number of non-diuretic antihypertensive medications exacerbated fatigue following hemodialysis sessions, extending its duration by hours.