Blood Pressure
Bakris: Take time, follow guidelines for accurate BP measurements
ARLINGTON, Texas — An accurate BP measurement is essential to properly diagnose and manage hypertension, yet most providers do not have time to follow the guideline-recommended steps, according to a speaker.
Isometric exercise training most effective for lowering blood pressure
Several exercise training modes improved blood pressure, but the most effective mode was isometric exercise training, researchers reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Zilebesiran lowers blood pressure in phase 1 trial
Zilebesiran, a novel RNA interference agent, lowered serum angiotensinogen levels and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure for 24 weeks, according to the results of a phase 1 trial.
Blood pressure-lowering meds more effective than placebo at reducing migraine frequency
A systematic literature review determined that various classes of blood pressure-lowering medication reduced frequency of migraine days per month compared with placebo, according to a study published in Cephalalgia.
Home blood pressure monitoring may improve overall postpartum BP determination
Postpartum blood pressure monitoring at home compared with clinic may improve BP ascertainment and may reduce racial disparities observed in office-based follow-up, according to a systematic review published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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.
Treating high BP can reduce the risks of ESKD, but measuring it correctly is key
“The most important skill you will learn in your medical career is to measure blood pressure. Do it correctly and you will help more patients to better health than with any other skill you learn. Do it wrong and you will harm more patients than with any other medical errors you make over your career.” — Clarence E. Grim, MD
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.
WHO Global Diabetes Compact sets targets for improving diabetes outcomes worldwide
Increasing the percentage of people with diabetes who are diagnosed, improving glucose and lipid levels and expanding access to care are key goals detailed in the WHO Global Diabetes Compact.
Semaglutide may reduce risk for atherosclerotic CVD among adults with obesity
Adults with obesity who used semaglutide for weight loss reduced their 10-year risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to findings presented at the European Congress on Obesity.