Real-World Antihypertensive Prescribing Deviates From Guidelines, Study Says
The aim of the study was to analyze antihypertensive utilization patterns among patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite receiving therapy.
Cardiology
Machine Learning to Detect ECG Electrode Misplacement
Machine learning may be useful for detecting inaccurate ECG lead placement.
Systolic Blood Pressure and Orthostatic Hypotension Are Linked to Dementia
Systolic orthostatic hypotension and variability in systolic blood pressure postural changes may be associated with increased dementia risk.
Multichannel Smartwatch ECG vs Standard ECG for the Detection of ST-Segment Changes in ACS
Multichannel smartwatch ECG were found to be in agreement with standard ECGs for the detection of ST-segment changes in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Workplace Exposure to Toxic Substances Found to Be Associated With Abnormal Cardiac Structure and Function
Occupational exposures may be associated with abnormal echocardiographic measures of cardiac function and structure.
Serum Magnesium Not Found to Be Associated With Arrhythmia Burden in Older Adults
Serum levels of magnesium may not be associated with arrhythmia burden in older adults.
Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring: An AHA/AMA Policy Statement
Self-measured BP monitoring at home may be a cost-effective way to improve the diagnosis and management of patients with hypertension.
FDA: Small Risk of Skin Cancer With Hydrochlorothiazide Use
Hydrochlorothiazide is indicated for the management of hypertension either as the sole therapeutic agent, or in combination with other antihypertensives.
Examining Long-Term Outcomes of Drug-Eluting vs Bare Metal In-Stent Restenosis
Patients with drug-eluting stent-related in-stent restenosis (ISR) were found to have poorer long-term outcomes than patients with bare-metal stent-related ISR.
Low Health Literacy Tied to Worse Heart Failure Outcomes
Poor health literacy is associated with worse heart failure outcomes.
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