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Hypertension
Modifiable risk factors cause most strokes
August 01, 2010
Targeted interventions could substantially reduce the burden of stroke.
One sugary drink fewer per day can lower BP
July 01, 2010
Neither diet-drink consumption nor caffeine intake had any significant bearing on BP.
L-arginine used for heart failure and erectile dysfunction
Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP June 01, 2010
This amino acid is mainly taken for its vasodilatory effects, but serious safety issues limit its use.
Abnormal creatinine and hypertension
May 18, 2010
Urinalysis and ultrasound of kidneys have been normal, creatinine levels are slightly abnormal.
BP variability signals cardiovascular events
May 01, 2010
Variability in a patient's BP is a strong predictor of stroke, heart failure, angina, and MI.
Metabolic syndrome not a diagnosis
May 01, 2010
According to the World Health Organization, the metabolic syndrome should not be applied as a clinical diagnosis.
Seven factors add up to heart health
April 01, 2010
The American Heart Association came up with a list of seven measures to serve as the framework for ideal cardiovascular health.
Statin approved for primary CVD prevention
February 09, 2010
FDA approval was based on the JUPITER study, which evaluated Crestor in a previously unstudied population.
Treatment options for metabolic syndrome
Robert D. Hadley, PhD, PA-C January 20, 2010
This common constellation of symptoms places patients at risk for CVD and diabetes. Here's what you can do to prevent further disease progression.
Diet may displace drugs for controlling high BP
Larry Frederick January 13, 2010
The American Heart Association guidelines are based on important dietary strategies that have emerged in the past decade.
Asthma and obesity—a complex relationship
Rosemary Frei, MSc August 31, 2009
In addition to being on the rise, asthma and obesity have other features in common. Will treatment for one condition also alleviate the other?
Too little sleep boosts BP in some patients
August 12, 2009
Lack of sleep may be at the root of hypertension in some middle-aged patients
When patients' BP just won't come down
Carl Sherman July 07, 2009
A wide-ranging evaluation is required to identify the multifactorial causes of resistant hypertension. Treatment goes beyond the usual antihypertensives.
Cocoa aids cardiovascular health
Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP April 17, 2009
Consumed in moderation, the right type of chocolate may do more than satisfy a craving--it can also improve cerebral blood flow and lower blood pressure.
Reviewing beta blockers for hypertension
Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH March 13, 2009
A Cochrane review concluded that beta blockers are not indicated as first-line therapy for hypertension. Other reviews similarly questioned the drugs' usefulness as antihypertensives.
"You can go home or go to the ED"
Ann W. Latner, JD March 02, 2009
When an NP gives a patient a choice, is she responsible for the effects of his untreated stroke?
Comorbidities slow MS diagnosis
February 09, 2009
Chronic conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, high BP, or high cholesterol, seem to delay multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnoses.
Why does amlodipine lead to edema?
February 09, 2009
I am unable to find a valid explanation for the edema that develops with amlodipine. Is the cause vascular distension, vessel permeability, or renal hemodynamics? Many patients experience weight gain. Could it be an antidiuretic effect? Is the edema harmful?
Top 10 health stories of 2008
December 11, 2008
Blood sugar goals, stem cells, CT scans, health reform--these are some of the issues to make the list of most important stories of the year, as chosen by the Harvard Health Letter.
Rising home BP measurements in a hypertensive woman
Kenneth E. Korber, PA, PhD(c) December 08, 2008
Our patient's hypertension had been under moderate control for two decades. What was causing her BP to rise now?
Ambulatory BP betters office reads for CV risk
Delicia Yard
November 25, 2008
A recent report found that office BP has no value in predicting cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality in patients with resistant hypertension. Higher ambulatory measurements, however, are good indicators of these outcomes, according to the same report.
Assessing pulmonary arterial hypertension
Susan Steinbis, RN, MSN, NP November 10, 2008
You will want your patients to consult a specialist to slow progression of this debilitating disease. Here's what you should know before you refer.
BP-lowering calcium channel blocker
November 10, 2008
Cleviprex
Combined BP regimen cuts death rates 40%
November 10, 2008
Supplementing diuretic hypertension therapy with a drug that conserves potassium sharply reduces fatal heart attacks and sudden cardiac death...
High BP in a compliant diabetic?
November 03, 2008
Titrating antihypertensive meds
November 03, 2008
Updating the latest in hypertension therapy
Rod Richie, MD November 03, 2008
Most patients have no symptoms of hypertension until they suffer a major event. Here is a guide to help diagnose and manage this "silent killer."
"Normal" ACR warrants a second look
October 29, 2008
Women with high but normal albumin/creatinine ratios (ACRs) are much more likely to develop hypertension than women with lower ACRs...
Trial integrates depression and BP treatment
August 28, 2008
An integrated approach to hypertension and depression treatment yielded significantly better results for both conditions in a recent six-week pilot study. Patients in the integrated-care arm showed fewer...
Can BP Therapy Worsen Hyperglycemia?
August 26, 2008
Will using a diuretic with hydrochlorothiazide in a patient with hypertension and type 2 diabetes contribute to worsening of his hyperglycemia?
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