CVD Risk Up in Later Life for Young Adults With High LDL or Hypertension
Young adult LDL ≥100 mg/dL tied to 64% increased risk for CHD, independent of later levels.
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Risk for Arterial Hypertension Up With Air Pollutant Exposure
Residential exposure linked to AH, reduced HDL cholesterol for individuals living in multistory houses.
Low Vitamin D in Early Life May Up Risk of Elevated Systolic BP
Persistent low vitamin D from birth to early childhood linked to higher risk of elevated SBP from age 3 to 18.
Directly Observed Therapy Effective for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
Regular assessment of adherence to blood pressure-lowering drugs as well as directly observed therapy may be helpful for resolving treatment-resistant hypertension.
Conventional Risk Factors Linked to Excess CVD Risk in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
The increased CVD risk found in women with hypertensive pregnancy disorders was associated with conventional risk factors.
Is There Evidence to Support Kombucha Health Claims in Humans?
According to the results of a systematic review, there is a lack of evidence supporting the potential health benefits of kombucha, a fermented tea beverage, in humans.
PAs Recommend Lifestyle Changes to Treat Hypertension
A survey found that most PAs are following JNC 8 guidance and recommending lifestyle changes as first-line treatment for their patients with hypertension.
Work Stress, Impaired Sleep Tied to CVD Risk in Workers With HTN
Highest risk for cardiovascular disease mortality seen for those with work stress and impaired sleep.
Sleeping Pill Use Tied to Greater Need for BP Meds in Older Adults
But no association observed between sleep duration or quality and change in BP drug use.
Updated Pediatric Hypertension Guidelines Improve Prediction of Future CV Outcomes
The 2017 guidelines identified a group of children whose CV risk may have been underestimated using older guidelines.
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