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.
Hypertension
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%.
Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Risk for Hypertension, Diabetes
Risk for hypertension even higher for those receiving left-sided radiation therapy, endocrine therapy.
Case Stresses the Importance of Patient Education on Hypertension
The court was asked to decide whether an NP was negligent for a patient developing stage 5 kidney disease because the NP failed to educate the patient that not taking his medication could lead to this complication.
Certain BP Treatments Less Effective in Patients With Diabetes
Investigators assessed the impact of diabetes mellitus on the efficacy of a low-dose, triple combination, polypill or standard care for the treatment of hypertension.
No Difference in Antihypertensive Medication Dosing in Morning vs Evening
Researchers reported their findings on the effects of antihypertensive dosing in morning vs evening on patient prognosis at AHA 2021.
Seasonal Variations in Blood Pressure: What Your Patients Need to Know
As the weather starts getting colder, patients with hypertension should be keeping a more watchful eye on their blood pressure. How does seasonal variation affect blood pressure, and what should you tell your patients?
Migraine Management: How to Treat Patients With Vascular Disease
The use of triptans is contraindicated in patients with migraine and a history of ischemic stroke or coronary artery disease, although there is no substantial evidence that they directly increase the risk for vascular events.
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