Certain Antihypertensive Agents May Aid Cognition in Older Patients
Memory recall better for up to 3 years with blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs vs nonpenetrant counterparts
Hypertension
AHA Recommends Physical Activity for Mildly Elevated BP, Cholesterol
Lifestyle behavior treatment should be the first-line treatment for patients with mildly elevated blood pressure and cholesterol.
Diet Can Reduce Blood Pressure in Type 2 Diabetes
Sixty-nine of 78 participants with type 2 diabetes on treatment for hypertension stopped all or some antihypertensive and diuretic medications.
ACC: Cardiovascular Risk Factors Present in Younger Black Women
Obesity, elevated blood pressure prevalent in younger Black women, even those in their 20s and 30s
Long-Term BP Variability Linked to Cardiovascular Mortality in T2D
Greater variability in systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure was associated with increased CVD mortality risk in T2D.
Consider Meds for Persistent Stage 1 HTN at 6 Months, AHA Says
Consideration should be given to addition of meds for adults not meeting BP goals after 6 months of lifestyle therapy
Diovan Approved for Younger Patients With Hypertension
The approval was based on data from 3 clinical studies that assessed the antihypertensive effect of valsartan in 290 children 1 to less than 6 years of age.
Migraine Linked to Hypertension in Menopausal Women
Slightly stronger association was seen for ever users of menopausal hormone therapy than never users.
Medical and Surgical Treatment of Aldosteronism
The authors explore the etiology and clinical presentation of primary and secondary aldosteronism as well as medical and surgical treatment options.
Focus on Hypertension for American Heart Month: Resources for Clinicians
A number of clinical resources are available to help clinicians provide care and support for their patients with hypertension and encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyles.
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