Chronic Maternal Hypertension Increases Risk for Pediatric Morbidity, Obesity
Offspring of women with chronic hypertension were twice as likely to be hospitalized for an endocrine-related issue by the age of 18.
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Almost 1 in 3 Black Young Adults in US Have Hypertension
Nearly 1 in 3 young non-Hispanic Black adults and about 1 in 5 young Mexican-American and non-Hispanic White adults have hypertension.
AHA Statement on Managing Pregnant Women With CVD
The American Heart Association outlined several considerations for the management of pregnant women with CVD or CVD-related conditions.
USPSTF Advises Hypertension Screening for All Adults
The USPSF recommends screening all adults for hypertension with office-based blood pressure measurement.
CDC: Deaths From Exposure to Heat-Related Conditions Identified
A total of 10,527 deaths resulting from exposure to heat-related conditions were identified during 2004 to 2018.
Blood Pressure Treatment Even Effective in Frail Older Adults
Even in very frail people, antihypertensive treatment reduces the risk for death.
Teen Obesity, T2DM, Hypertension May Lead to Early Vascular Aging
The presence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) in adolescence accelerates the progression of risk factors that play a role in the development of early vascular aging.
Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetes Common in US COVID-19 Patients
The most common comorbidities among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the New York City area are hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.
ACEI/ARB Treatment May Benefit Patients With COVID-19 and Hypertension
Treatment of patients with hypertension who are infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers may improve clinical outcomes.
Joint Statement Issued Addressing Concerns Over COVID-19 and ACE Inhibitor, ARB Use
Patients with cardiovascular disease diagnosed with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are urged to continue taking their angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) and angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) medications as prescribed.
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