Blood Pressure
Village doctor-led intervention reduces CVD, all-cause mortality in hypertension
CHICAGO — A village doctor-led intervention for hypertension control reduced all-cause mortality and CVD in a low-resource setting, a speaker reported at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
Remote BP, cholesterol management program may optimize guideline-directed therapy
An all-remote hypertension and hypercholesterolemia management program with more than 10,000 participants was associated with significant decreases in BP and LDL at 6 and 12 months compared with education only, researchers reported.
Radiofrequency renal denervation lowers BP despite missing primary efficacy endpoint
CHICAGO — A radiofrequency renal denervation system lowered BP in patients with resistant hypertension already on antihypertensive medication at 6 months, but did not meet its primary efficacy endpoint.
Speaker: Center-wide cooler dialysate should not be implemented
ORLANDO — Due to limited benefits and a high likelihood of patient discomfort, a presenter at ASN Kidney Week recommended dialysis centers do not adopt center-wise cooler dialysate policies.
BP patterns reveal ‘hidden risk’ of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
CHICAGO — Distinct blood pressure patterns identified during the first half of gestation may reveal “hidden risk” for developing a hypertensive disorder later in pregnancy among ostensibly low-to-moderate risk women, according to a speaker.
Mindfulness may offer an ‘appealing approach’ to lower blood pressure
CHICAGO — A mindfulness-based program adapted for individuals with elevated BP showed “potentially clinically relevant” reductions in systolic BP 6 months after participation, researchers reported.
Volatile organic compounds in e-cigarettes tied to changes vascular function, health
CHICAGO — Volatile organic compounds that are found in combustible cigarette and e-cigarettes were linked with acute changes in vascular function, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
BP control, management worsened during COVID-19 pandemic
Electronic records from three large health care systems showed that the first 8 months of the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with worsening BP outcomes among people with hypertension across all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Children with solitary functioning kidney at significant risk for kidney injury
Pediatric patients with a solitary functioning kidney are at a significant risk for developing kidney injury before adulthood, according to data published in Kidney International Reports.
Short-term blood pressure variability linked to kidney disease with hypertension
Among patients with hypertension, short-term blood pressure variability correlated with the development of kidney disease outcomes, such as a decline in eGFR, according to data published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.