AHA Issues Scientific Statement on Accurate Blood Pressure Readings
The American Heart Association has updated its scientific statement on blood pressure readings.
Hypertension
Morning Exercise Linked to Blood Pressure Reduction in Sedentary Seniors
In sedentary overweight/obese older adults, morning exercise reduces systolic blood pressure, with additional benefit seen by combining exercise with regular breaks in sitting.
Patient’s Diarrhea, Weight Loss Linked to Antihypertensive Med
A recently published report describes the case of a 59-year-old male patient who experienced olmesartan-associated enteropathy (OAE) and highlights the importance of performing thorough medication reviews.
Hypertension With Psoriasis Tied to More Cardiac Interventions
In patients with hypertension, psoriasis linked to increased risk for cardiovascular procedures, surgeries.
Reducing Systolic Blood Pressure With Liraglutide: Predictors and Correlates
Patients with type 2 diabetes treated with liraglutide experience a greater reduction in systolic BP if they have lower baseline continuous glucose monitoring values and higher diastolic BP.
Western Culture, Not Age, Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure
Members of 2 remote Venezuelan tribes were found to have elevated blood pressure following exposure to Western culture.
Smoke-Free Policies Linked to Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Lower systolic BP found for those living in areas with public smoke-free policies.
AHA/ACC Release Updated Guidelines for Cholesterol Management
Updated cholesterol guidelines offer more personalized cardiovascular disease risk assessment.
Does Antihypertensive Therapy Reduce CVD Risk in Low-Risk Patients With Mild Hypertension?
Treatment of low-risk patients presenting with mild hypertension with antihypertensive medication should be done with caution.
ASN: Aggressive Control of BP, Lipids in T2DM May Up Kidney Risk
Intensive blood pressure control and fenofibrate use in patients with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease may increase the risk for adverse kidney events.
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