Articles Tagged With: Hypertension
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Pharmacists Can Help Improve Diabetes Outcomes in the Community
Some health systems are trying to integrate pharmacists in primary care units in hopes of improving outcomes for patients with chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension. One model is to assign four or five primary care providers per pharmacist and create a co-visit model that integrates pharmacists in care involving medication management.
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An RNA Shot for Hypertension?
One dose of a new RNA-based drug administered by subcutaneous injection, which blocks hepatic angiotensinogen production, resulted in sustained reductions in blood pressure in patients with hypertension for up to 24 weeks without any serious adverse effects.
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An RNA Shot for Hypertension?
One dose of a new RNA-based drug administered by subcutaneous injection, which blocks hepatic angiotensinogen production, resulted in sustained reductions in blood pressure in patients with hypertension for up to 24 weeks without any serious adverse effects.
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Supine Blood Pressure Readings May Reveal Hidden Health Risks
Measuring a patient’s blood pressure while he or she is lying down could help clinicians learn more about possible underlying heart problems.
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Quality Improvement Project Aims to Decelerate Aggressive Hypertension Treatment
Although there might be good intentions behind administering intravenous antihypertensive medication, staff should remain mindful of possible consequences.
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Patients Managing Severe Hypertension Should Avoid Drinking Too Much Coffee
Among patients with severe hypertension, drinking two or more cups of coffee a day was associated with twice the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, while green tea did not increase risk.
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Patients Managing Severe Hypertension Should Avoid Drinking Too Much Coffee
Among patients with severe hypertension, drinking two or more cups of coffee a day was associated with twice the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, while green tea did not increase risk.
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Controlling Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Could Lower Dementia Risk
Investigators found an association between high blood pressure during pregnancy and a higher likelihood of developing dementia later in life.
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Chlorthalidone vs. Hydrochlorothiazide: Which Is Superior for Treating Hypertension?
Randomly switching half of patients with hypertension on hydrochlorothiazide to chlorthalidone did not produce any difference in major cardiovascular outcomes.
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New Therapy for Resistant Hypertension
Aprocitentan demonstrated efficacy for additional therapy beyond standard multidrug treatment in resistant hypertension.