Blood Pressure
Treating hypertension reduces CV risks in diabetes care
People with diabetes have elevated risks for CVD and events, and these risks are compounded by hypertension, a common comorbidity.
Oral nifedipine, methyldopa, labetalol ‘viable initial options’ for severe hypertension in pregnancy in low-resource settings
Comparison of the safety and efficacy of three oral antihypertensives — labetalol, nifedipine retard and methyldopa — for use in pregnant women with severe hypertension showed that each drug resulted in BP control within 6 hours, with nifedipine retard demonstrating the greatest frequency of BP control, according to data published in The Lancet.
Higher 24-hour, nighttime BP levels significantly associated with greater risk for death
Higher 24-hour and nighttime measurements of BP — regardless of index used — were significantly associated with greater risk for death and a composite of cardiovascular outcomes in patients from Europe, Asia and South America, according to findings recently published in JAMA.
Risk-based strategy for BP-lowering may improve on current guidelines
A CV risk-based strategy for BP-lowering has the potential to prevent more CVD events than previous and current guidelines, while aligning with current lipid-lowering recommendations and retaining comparable efficacy.
Novel technology with smartphone camera may measure BP
The use of a novel smartphone-based technology — transdermal optical imaging — to measure BP fell within 5 mm Hg of reference measurements in adults who were normotensive, according to a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging.
Monthly lifestyle counseling may reduce cardiovascular, mortality risks for patients with diabetes
Adults with diabetes who took part in monthly lifestyle counseling appeared to reduce their risks for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality compared with those who did not undergo regular counseling, according to findings published in Diabetes Care.
BP control poorer in low-income vs. high-income populations
Patients with the lowest socioeconomic status had poorer BP control and worse outcomes compared with those with higher socioeconomic status, according to a secondary analysis of the ALLHAT trial published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
CKD management program in primary care demonstrates positive results
Drug therapy for managing primary orthostatic hypotension
Primary orthostatic hypotension is a condition that is overlooked and undertreated.
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Pulsus Paradoxus Topic Review
Pulsus paradoxus is the term used to describe an exaggerated blood pressure variation with the respiratory cycle. This can be found in cardiac tamponade or during chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma exacerbations.