Continuing ACE Inhibitors Despite Potassium Change Can Have Benefits
Stopping renin-angiotensin-aldosterone inhibitors after hyperkalemia may offset their potential clinical benefits, according to investigators.
Hypertension
FDA Panel Votes on Tenapanor for Hyperphosphatemia in CKD
For patients who tolerated and remained on therapy, the average treatment effect on serum phosphorus was about -0.7mg/dL.
Quinapril-Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Recalled Due to Nitrosamine Impurity
Long-term use of a product containing N-nitroso-quinapril may be associated with an increased cancer risk based on data from closely related nitrosamine compounds.
Frequent Napping Tied to a Higher Risk for Hypertension, Ischemic Stroke
Researchers sought to investigate the association between daytime napping frequency and the likelihood of essential hypertension or stroke.
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Effective for Lowering Blood Pressure
A study was conducted to determine a more precise dose-response effect for omega-3 fatty acids on blood pressure in the general population.
Elevated Arterial Stiffness: A Strong, Independent Predictor of Diabetes
A study was conducted to determine if, compared with hypertension, arterial stiffness is a more accurate predictor of diabetes risk.
Time to Benefit After Intensive Blood Pressure Reduction in Older Adults
Patients’ life expectancy should be considered when deciding whether to intensify hypertension treatment, according to investigators.
Anxiety and Depression: Understanding the Risk for Preeclampsia
Rates of anxiety and depression have increased during the pandemic and are linked to preeclampsia risk, making screening for mental health conditions at prenatal visits essential.
Healthy Lifestyle May Attenuate Diabetes-Associated Hypertension Risk
A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the effect of lifestyle on the risk for hypertension in patients with diabetes.
Specialized Emergency Department Intervention for Uncontrolled Hypertension
Researchers compared short-term blood pressure measures between the novel Vanderbilt Emergency Room Bundle (VERB) intervention and usual care.
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