Hypertension Tied to 1 in 8 Emergency Visits for Cardiovascular Issues
Hypertension is one of the top cardiovascular-related diagnoses seen in the emergency department
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Access to Primary Care Linked to Awareness, Control of Hypertension
The researchers found that the prevalence of measured hypertension was 78.7% in this population, of which 37.7% were uncontrolled and 41.0% were unaware.
For Self-Measured Blood Pressure, Smartphone App No Better Than Standard Device
Self-measured blood pressure paired with a smartphone app was not superior to standard device for blood pressure reduction
Beneficial Effects of Salt Substitutes on Blood Pressure Are Consistent
Consistent reductions in blood pressure with use of salt substitutes was seen across population subgroups based on age, sex, BMI
Be Careful What You Sign in Medical Charts
Can signing off on a note in a patient’s medical chart constitute provision of health care? Read our latest Legal Advisor to find out.
Aprocitentan Significantly Reduces BP in Patients With Resistant Hypertension
The PRECISION study included adults with uncontrolled blood pressure despite at least 3 background antihypertensive medications.
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.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Tied to Increased CVD Risk Later in Life
Established CVD risk factors account for 57% and 84% of the increased rate of CVD for patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including preeclampsia and gestational hypertension.
Oral Microbiome Linked to Incident HTN in Postmenopausal Women
Among baseline oral bacterial species, 10 associated with greater risk and 5 associated with lower risk for incident hypertension.
Plant-Based Diet Reduces Risk of Severe COVID-19
Studies show that adhering to a plant-based diet reduces the risk of chronic conditions, which in turn reduces the risk of severe COVID-19 by 41%.
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