Blood Pressure
Remote blood pressure intervention in first few weeks after pregnancy yields long-term benefit
PHILADELPHIA — In a new trial, remote self-monitoring of blood pressure and physician-guided titration of medication after a hypertensive pregnancy lowered BP during the first 9 months postpartum more than usual care, a speaker reported.
Post-hoc analysis supports association of BMI, reduced blood pressure with lorundrostat
PHILADELPHIA — Obesity-associated dysregulated aldosterone is an endotype predictive of response to lorundrostat for patients with uncontrolled or treatment-resistant hypertension, according to data presented at ASN Kidney Week.
Home blood pressure measurements ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle CV risk
BOSTON — Out-of-office BP measurements provide the clearest picture of CV risk for patients and are the ideal method to diagnose and treat hypertension, yet most clinicians still rely on inaccurate clinic readings, according to a speaker.
Diastolic BP treatment may not be needed in patients with CKD if systolic BP is controlled
In patients with chronic kidney disease, high diastolic blood pressure did not increase risk for adverse kidney or cardiovascular events if systolic BP is under control, according to a study published in Kidney Medicine.
High baseline systolic blood pressure may be risk factor for dementia cognitive impairment
Higher baseline systolic blood pressure may be a strong risk factor for dementia and cognitive impairment in patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a recently published study. “High blood pressure and cognitive impairment are common in adults with chronic kidney disease,” Seda Babroudi, MD, of the William B. Schwartz Division of Nephrology in Boston, and colleagues wrote.
Extra 3,000 steps per day can lower blood pressure for older, sedentary adults
Older adults with hypertension who did not meet weekly physical activity goals had significant drops in systolic and diastolic BP after adding 3,000 steps per day to their usual routines, data from a pilot study show.
What is hypertension?
Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure. It is defined as transitory (short-lived) or chronic elevation of the blood pressure in the arteries. This elevation may lead to cardiovascular damage. When left untreated, the damage to the circulatory system can cause heart attack, stroke, heart failure, heart disease and kidney failure.
Clinical pharmacist visits improve HbA1c for Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes
Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes who attended a primary care clinic visit with a clinical pharmacist had a larger drop in HbA1c than those who received usual care, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Resistant hypertension: Why won’t my BP go down?
The patient is a 48-year-old man who presents to establish care with your practice. He has no specific symptoms to address. He recently moved to the area.
USPSTF finalizes guidance on screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force issued a final recommendation that all pregnant patients should have BP measured at each prenatal visit to identify and prevent complications of hypertensive disorders.